Reticulated Cyme
Common NameReticulated Cyme
Scientific NameCyme reticulata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, areas rich in lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, India)
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically lichenivorous, feeding on lichens found on trees and rocks.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reticulated pattern of irregular orange-yellow spots against a dark ground color, combined with the bright orange head and body. The reddish-orange suffusion at the wing edges is also a key feature.
Description
This is a small moth characterized by its vibrant orange head and thorax, and forewings with irregular orange-yellow spots on a dark brown to black background, often with reddish-orange accents along the wing margins.
