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Giaura punctata

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Giaura punctata
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G. punctata
Binomial name
Giaura punctata
(Lucas, 1890)
Synonyms
  • Sarotricha punctata Lucas, 1890
  • Philenora murina Rothschild, 1916

Giaura punctata is a moth in the Nolidae family. It was described by Lucas in 1890. It is found on the Bismarck Islands and in New Guinea[1] and Australia (Northern Territory and Queensland).

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are grey with black spots. The hindwings are white shading to brown at the edges.[2]

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