Cerynea ustula
Scientific NameCerynea ustula
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsorange, brown, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Taiwan, Japan), Australia
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; specific seasons elsewhere
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are likely cryptic, but specific host plant information is scarce.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled orange-brown forewings with indistinct darker markings, and overall cryptic coloration.
Description
A small moth with dull orange-brown forewings heavily dusted and mottled with darker greyish-brown scales, creating a cryptic appearance. The hindwings are typically paler.
