Hieroglyphic Moth (Diphthera festiva) | Project Noah

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Photo by LaurenZarate

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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow Moth with interesting markings in blue and black. About 2 cm long. Called the Hieroglyphic Moth for its sharply defined and unique pattern. It is the only species in the Subfamily Diphtherinae, Family Nolidae. See also these spottings from San Luis Potosí and Chiapas, Mexico.

Habitat:

Sitting on the foliage in bright sunlight. Forest above Mazunte Beach, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Notes:

http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/veg/potato/hieroglyphic_moth.htm

Reference Links:

Diphthera festiva, Moth Photographers Group – Diphthera festiva – 8560

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Muchas gracias, Marta :)

Que bonito!

Thank you so much Luis, you are so right! :)

Hi Lauren, great find! I know these moths by the name of Hieroglyphic Moth (Diphthera festiva)

Muy bonita!, no me ha tocado ver de estas

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