Four-spotted Moth Tyta luctuosa

This moth carries a rather gloomy Latin name meaning "mournful" or "sorrowful"—perhaps reflecting the shadowy nature of nocturnal life. Despite its melancholy moniker, it's also called the field bindweed moth, a cheerier reference to its favorite plants. Here's the remarkable part: it's the only species in its entire genus, making it a singleton in the moth world like many tropical specialists. First documented in 1775, this overlooked species remains a quiet resident of global moth diversity.