Crimson-speckled Flunkey
Common NameCrimson-speckled Flunkey
Scientific NameCyana puella
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorswhite, orange, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Russia, China, Japan, Korea)
Host Plantslichens, algae, mosses
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on lichens, algae, and mosses growing on trees and rocks. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique and contrasting pattern of white wings with bright orange-red wavy bands and small black dots on the forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its white forewings adorned with striking wavy orange-red transverse bands and a few small black spots. The hindwings are typically plain white or pale.
