Cyme structa
Common NameCyme structa
Scientific NameCyme structa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical habitats, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of related species are often hairy and feed on lichens or mosses.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size and the distinctive pattern of bright orange-yellow wings with bold, wavy dark brown bands across the forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its vibrant orange-yellow forewings marked with prominent, irregular, wavy dark brown to black bands.
