Fagitana
Walker, 1865
Species Guides
1- Fagitana littera(Marsh Fern Moth)
Fagitana is a of owlet moths in the Noctuidae, established by Walker in 1865. The genus contains two described : Fagitana gigantea (Draudt, 1950) and Fagitana littera (Guenée, 1852). It belongs to the Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within Noctuidae.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Francis Walker in 1865. The two included were described by different authors in the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, suggesting the genus has been recognized across multiple taxonomic revisions.
Observation records
As of the data source, iNaturalist records 106 observations for this , indicating it is documented in citizen science databases but remains relatively poorly known compared to more common noctuid genera.