Hiera is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. It contains the single species Hiera gyge, which is found in Panama. Both the genus and species were first described by Herbert Druce in 1885.[1]

Hiera
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Hiera

Species:
H. gyge
Binomial name
Hiera gyge
H. Druce, 1885

Etymology

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Hiera is Greek for a temple or sacred place.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Hiera Druce in Godman & Salvin, 1885". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  2. ^ "hiera". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
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