Lithophane amanda

(Smith, 1900)

Amanda's Pinion

Lithophane amanda, commonly known as Amanda's Pinion, is a of or dart in the . It was first described by Smith in 1900 under the basionym Xylina amanda. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 9891. It is one of approximately 256 observation records on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented but not among the most commonly observed .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lithophane amanda: /ˌlaɪθoʊˈfeɪni əˈmændə/

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Distribution

North America. Confirmed records from Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan. Confirmed U.S. state: Vermont.

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Taxonomic Notes

Originally described as Xylina amanda Smith, 1900. Transferred to Lithophane. The epithet 'amanda' is retained from the original description.

Nomenclature

MONA ( of North America) / Hodges number: 9891. This numbering system is used for standardized identification in North American lepidopteran research.