Ianassa pinalensis
Benjamin, 1932
Ianassa pinalensis is a of prominent in the Notodontidae, described by Benjamin in 1932. It belongs to the Ianassa, a small group of moths within the Heterocampinae. The species epithet 'pinalensis' suggests an association with the Pinal Mountains or Pinal County region of Arizona. Very few records exist for this species, and its remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ianassa pinalensis: /ˈi.aˌnas.sa ˌpi.naˈleːn.sis/
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Distribution
Known from Arizona, USA; the specific epithet indicates the Pinal Mountains or Pinal County area as the type locality.
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Taxonomic note
The Ianassa contains relatively few described , and I. pinalensis is among the least documented members. The absence of iNaturalist observations suggests either genuine rarity, undercollection, or potential synonymy with related pending revision.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'pinalensis' is a Latinized toponym referring to the Pinal Mountains in Gila County or Pinal County, Arizona, indicating the geographic origin of the .