''Mangina syringa'' is a

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in the

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Erebidae first described by

Pieter Cramer Pieter Cramer (21 May 1721 (baptized) – 28 September 1776), was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, remembered as an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing, and a mem ...

in 1775. It is found from southern

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to western Bengali and Sri Lanka.

Description

It differs from the much more widely distributed species '' Mangina argus'' in that the head, thorax and forewings are pale pinkish brown. Its spots are larger and more prominent, where those on the forewing being placed on clouded fuscous bands. The abdomen and hindwings are crimson. Its larva is purplish-grey with sparse hairs. A series of black dorsal transverse bands and lateral spots are present. Its head is red. The pupa is in a thin network cocoon.

References

Nyctemerina Moths described in 1775 Moths of Asia Taxa named by Pieter Cramer {{Nyctemerina-stub