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Balacra jaensis

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Balacra jaensis
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B. jaensis
Binomial name
Balacra jaensis

Balacra jaensis is a moth of the family Arctiidae. It was described by Bethune-Baker in 1927. It is found in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo.[1]

The wingspan is about 57 mm. The forewings are very pale ochreous, with the neuration prominently darkish brown, and a brownish subapical cloud, as well as a darker cloud below the basal part of vein two, extending onto the inner margin. The hindwings are white and subhyaline.[2]

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