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Moths of Zihuatanejo

ORDER LEPIDOPTERA

Hieroglyphic Moth

Diphthera festiva

Diphthera festiva - Known as the Hieroglyphic Moth, this species is celebrated for its bold, glyph-like wing patterns in white, black, and yellow or orange. The appearance of its wing patterns resembles ancient hieroglyphs or symbols, hence its common name.

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