Naarda ardeola is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae.

The base of the male forewing has a scent organ built up of long, hairy scales.

The characteristic wing pattern features of the species are: the forewing costa is minutely concave in males.

The ground colour is light brown and the subterminal line is slightly paler with some blackish dots at the inner side.

The postmedial line is slightly darker than the ground colour.