Hieroglyphic-pattern
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Diphthera festiva
Hieroglyphic Moth
Diphthera festiva, commonly known as the Hieroglyphic Moth, is a distinctive moth species in the family Erebidae. It is the sole member of its genus Diphthera within the subfamily Calpinae. The species exhibits a wide tropical and subtropical distribution across the Americas, with occasional northern strays extending its recorded range. Its common name derives from the striking wing patterns that resemble hieroglyphic inscriptions.