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Gonojana magnifica

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Gonojana magnifica
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G. magnifica
Binomial name
Gonojana magnifica
(Rothschild, 1917)
Synonyms
  • Viana magnifica Rothschild, 1917

Gonojana magnifica is a moth in the Eupterotidae family. It was described by Rothschild in 1917.[1] It is found in Nigeria.[2]

The wingspan about 67 mm. The forewings are thinly scaled purplish chocolate with a whitish streak on the discocellulars and a darker postmedian line inside of which are varying clouded areas of whitish scales. The hindwings are orange-rufous, with the outer one-third purplish chocolate.[3]

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