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Hieroglyphic Moth

Diphthera festiva

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nolidae ›Genus: Diphthera

About

The Hieroglyphic Moth, Diphthera festiva, is a species of moth in the family Nolidae and is the only moth in its subfamily Diphtherinae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical areas of South America (as far south as Bolivia and Brazil), Central America, North America, and the Caribbean. In North America, the species has a south-eastern distribution from South Carolina west to Texas along the Gulf Coast. Strays have been recorded as far north as...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hieroglyphic Moth?
The scientific name of Hieroglyphic Moth is Diphthera festiva.
What kingdom does Hieroglyphic Moth belong to?
Hieroglyphic Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hieroglyphic Moth belong to?
Hieroglyphic Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Hieroglyphic Moth belong to?
Hieroglyphic Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Hieroglyphic Moth belong to?
Hieroglyphic Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Hieroglyphic Moth belong to?
Hieroglyphic Moth belongs to the family Nolidae.
What genus does Hieroglyphic Moth belong to?
Hieroglyphic Moth belongs to the genus Diphthera.