Cingalesa is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae. Its only species, Cingalesa strigicosta, is found in Sri Lanka. Both the genus and species were first described by George Hampson, the genus in 1894 and the species in 1893. Description Palpi upturned, where the second joint reaching vertex of head, the third joint minute. Thorax and abdomen tuftless. Forewings with vein 6 absent, veins 8 to 10 stalked. Hindwings with stalked veins 3, 4 and 6, 7. References Acontiinae Moths of Asia Moths described in 1893 Monotypic moth genera