Ernassa Walker, 1856

Ernassa Walker, 1856:1643 .

Type-species: Phalaena justina Stoll, 1782 . In Cramer, Uitlandsche Kapellen (Papillons exot.) 4:186, 250, pl. 383, fig. E, by monotypy.

Characterized by the reddish or reddish-orange color pattern, bipectinate antennae with a whitish spot at the distal segments, a subproximal whitish spot on M 2 -M 3 of the forewings. Tegumen with narrow sides. Dorsal processes on the anterior part of the uncus, bearing long setae. For details of the characteristics of the genus, see Travassos (1944).