Naarda

225px|thumb|Uncus structure of the Naarda genus 225px|thumb|Naarda xanthonephra profile 225px|thumb|Male Naarda ardeola 225px|thumb|Female Naarda ardeola 225px|thumb|Naarda xanthonephra, circa 1910 225px|thumb|Male Naarda egrettoides 225px|thumb|Female Naarda egrettoides 225px|thumb|Naarda moth of either the xanthopis or nNaarda leucopis|leucopis species. (These species are only distinguishable by analysis of the male genitalia.) Note the dark yellow elongated stomata reflected bilaterally on the forewings. 225px|thumb|Male Naarda pocstamasi

Naarda is a large genus of erebid moths which currently encompasses 108 species. Initially identified by Francis Walker in 1866, it is in the family Erebidae. Somewhat ruddy in appearance, this genus is primarily distinguishable for its generally slender thorax and abdomen, and straight, porrect labial palpi. Most species are dark beige, but shading can reach a deep charcoal. Most species possess muddy yellow, reniform, orbicular stigmata featured on the forewings, which is reflected bilaterally superior on some species (though these may be significantly more minute and successively annular).