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Hieroglyphic Moth

Diphthera festiva

Photo by LarryGraziano
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Lovely moth measuring nearly 2" long

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica at the beginning of the dry season. this one was spotted at night.

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Diphthera festiva

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PublishedApril 27, 2013

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