External male genitalia of Yerongponga exequialis Lucas has been studied in detail for the first time to update the diagnosis of this species. This genus has been reported for the first time from India.
Key words: Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, Yerongponga exequialis, Male genitalia, New record.
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