Cryphia nana

Barnes & McDunnough, 1911

Cryphia nana is a noctuid first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1911. It is to California, where it has been documented in multiple localities. The species belongs to the Cryphia, which comprises small to medium-sized moths often associated with lichen-feeding habits, though specific dietary records for C. nana remain unverified.

Zuträge zur Sammlung exotischer Schmettlinge (sic) (Plate 10) (6106325458) by Geyer, Carl.; Hübner, Jacob; Hübner, Jacob. Used under a Public domain license.Cryphia nana 02 by David Wikle, Canadian National Collection of Insects and Nematodes. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Cryphia nana 01 by David Wikle, Canadian National Collection of Insects and Nematodes. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cryphia nana: /ˈkrɪfiə ˈnænə/

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Distribution

Known only from California, United States. Distribution records indicate presence in the North American region with confirmed occurrences within the state boundaries.

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