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Naranga

Naranga is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae.

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Description

Palpi with second joint reaching above vertex of head and smoothly scaled, and third joint minute. Antennae somewhat thickened, annulate and minutely ciliated in male. Thorax and abdomen tuftless. Forewings with stalked 7, 8, 9 veins. Hindwings with veins 3 and 4 from cell or on a short stalk. [1]

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References

  1. Hampson, G. F. (1894). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume II. Taylor and Francis via Biodiversity Heritage Library.