Sinna extrema
Common NameSinna extrema
Scientific NameSinna extrema
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorswhite, orange, yellow, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with lichens
Geographic RangeEast Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., China, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally May to October depending on region
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are known to feed on lichens and algae before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique white and orange-yellow net-like pattern on the forewings, combined with its small size and characteristic black marginal spots.
Description
A small moth with white forewings adorned with a striking orange-yellow reticulated pattern, forming a network of cells, and distinct black spots along the outer margin. The hindwings are typically paler.
