Monarda is a monotypic moth genus in the family Sphingidae.

Its only species, Monarda oryx, is known from Mexico.

[2] The scales and most of the hairs on the forewing upperside are deep rusty brown, except at the costal and distal margins and upon the veins, which are olive.

There are no rusty brown scales on the forewing underside.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Ipomoea stans.