Cyana Moth: Facts, Diet, Habitat

Infographic Updated : Jul 01, 2025
All you need to know about the lichen-eating tiger moths
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How do cyana moths warn predators like bats? 

They create ultrasonic warning sounds. 

What are some threats facing them? 

They are sensitive to habitat changes. 

What do cyana moths eat? 

The larvae eat mosses, lichens and sometimes algae on the tree bark, while adults consume nectar. 

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Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny

Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny

Femi is a PhD student at University College London (UCL), working on the ecology and behavior of Asian giant hornets. Passionate about insects, especially wasps, she loves fieldwork in underexplored places, studying how insects interact with their environment and discovering new species while at it!

Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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Published: Jun 30, 2025

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