''Phostria purpureonitens'' is a species of

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in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1918. It is found on Woodlark Island in Papua New Guinea.

Description

The

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is about 40 mm. The forewings are grey brown, glossed with brilliant purple except on the basal and costal areas. The hindwings are grey brown glossed with brilliant purple except at the base and on the inner area.

References

Phostria Moths described in 1918 Moths of New Guinea {{Phostria-stub