Cyana perornata
Common NameCyana perornata
Scientific NameCyana perornata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, red, black, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates (specific data scarce)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on lichens or mosses. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often incorporating larval hairs.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique pattern of white, red, and black transverse banding, the two distinct black spots on the forewings, and the orange-red margin on the hindwings.
Description
A striking moth with white wings adorned with bold red and black transverse bands, and two prominent black spots on each forewing. The hindwings feature a distinctive orange-red border.
