Cyana meyricki
Common NameCyana meyricki
Scientific NameCyana meyricki
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatTropical forests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on lichens, undergoing metamorphosis through a pupal stage within a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking orange-red and black coloration, specifically the two bold longitudinal black stripes on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its vibrant orange-red forewings adorned with two prominent longitudinal black stripes, and a black head, thorax, and legs.
