Amiana

Dyar, 1904

Amiana is a in the , containing a single , Amiana niama. The genus was established by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904. It is to the southwestern United States, specifically the state of Arizona. As a member of the Acronictinae, it belongs to a group of commonly known as dagger moths.

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How to pronounce Amiana: /ˈæ.mi.ə.nə/

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Distribution

to Arizona, United States. The sole , Amiana niama, has been recorded only within this state.

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Taxonomic history

Both the Amiana and its Amiana niama were described simultaneously by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904. The genus has remained since its description, with no additional species assigned.

Conservation status

The restricted range of the sole suggests potential vulnerability, though no formal assessment has been published.

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