Dudgeon's Cyana
Common NameDudgeon's Cyana
Scientific NameCyana dudgeoni
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorswhite, red, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, hilly regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, China)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically lichenivorous.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique pattern of white wings with prominent red stripes and black spots. The red bands are often irregular or broken.
Description
A small moth with striking white wings adorned with bold red transverse bands and a few distinct black spots on the forewings.
