Anania tennesseensis
Yang, 2012
Anania tennesseensis is a in the Crambidae, described by Yang in 2012. It is known from a single U.S. state, Tennessee. As a recently described with limited documentation, its , , and precise distribution remain poorly characterized. It belongs to a of small moths commonly known as pyralids or snout moths.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anania tennesseensis: /əˈneɪniə tɛnəˈsiːənsɪs/
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Identification
Distinguishing features from are not documented in available sources. As a member of Crambidae, it likely exhibits the -typical characteristics of thread-like , scaled wings held tent-like over the body at rest, and a slender body form. Positive identification requires reference to the original description (Yang, 2012).
Distribution
Recorded from Tennessee, United States. The full extent of its range within North America is unknown.
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Taxonomic recency
Described in 2012, this is one of the more recently named in the Anania, which contains approximately 50 species globally.