Genus of moths
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Ephestris is a monotypic tiger moth genus in the family Erebidae. It contains the single species Ephestris melaxantha. Both the genus and species were first described by Jacob Hübner, the genus in 1820 and the species in 1809.
Etymology.
The specific name "melaxantha" derives from the Greek μελανός ("melanós") meaning "black" and "xanthus", meaning "golden haired" or "yellow", with reference to the striking coloration of the wings, probably a warning to predators.
Description.
"Ephestris melaxantha" has a wingspan of about . Despite being a moth, it has diurnal behavior.
Distribution.
This species is native to Brazil and the tropical regions of South America.
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