Temnora marginata is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Savanna and woodland in eastern and southern Africa. The length of the forewings is 21–23 mm. The forewing outer margin is even, excavate below the apex and above the tornus and convex between. The forewing upperside ground colour is dark brown with purple overtones. The hindwings are dark orange-brown, with an inconspicuous brown marginal band.