Gloanna

Nye, 1975

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Gloanna is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Nye in 1975. The genus contains three described : G. grisescens, G. hecate, and G. mexicana. It belongs to the Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of owlet moths.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gloanna: //ɡloʊˈænə//

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Distribution

The has been recorded from North America, with G. mexicana described from Mexico and G. grisescens and G. hecate known from the United States.

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Species Composition

The comprises three : Gloanna grisescens (Barnes & Lindsey, 1921) from the United States, Gloanna hecate Blanchard & Knudson, 1983 from Texas, and Gloanna mexicana (Dyar, 1912) from Mexico.

Taxonomic History

Gloanna was erected by Nye in 1975 to accommodate previously placed in other . The genus is classified within the Noctuinae, though its precise tribal placement may require further study.