The Papua Insects Foundation
The Lichen moths (Erebidae, Arctiinae, Lithosiini) of Papua Indonesia
by Rob de Vos
Cyme laeta Looijenga, 2021
Distribution
STATUS: A common species which resembles the sister species Cyme reticulata, but the latter has the pale markings much smaller and has less contrast in pattern. Cyme laeta is more common than reticulata but is restricted to New Guinea.
PAPUA LOCALITIES: Waigeo Island: Camp Nok; Batanta Island: South coast; Numfor Island: Suer; Supiori Island: Nansfori; Biak Island: Biak City, Korem, Marauw; New Guinea: Abmisibil, Akimuga, Andai, Base Camp (Utakwa River), Bembab, Besum, Borme, Brazza River, Canoe Camp (Utakwa River), Dojo, Eilanden River, Furu Camp (Foja Mts), Mt. Goliath, Humboldt Bay, Jayapura, Jembatan Dua, Keerom, Kloofbivak, Kokonao, Kota Nica, Kouh, Kwerba, Landikma, Lelambo, Mabilabol, Manokwari, Mapi (Asmat), Marina Valen, Meja Reserve, Mimika, Monogo, Nabire, Ngat Biep, Ninay Valley, Nomnagihé, Pass Valley, Pionierbivak, Prafi, Pusppensat, Ransiki, Rasiei, Sabron Camp (Cyclops), Samabusa, Senepa, Senggo, Senopi, Sentani, Setekwa River, Mt. Siwi, Taja Rifi, Tandia, Tekai (Keerom), Timika, Tuan Wowi, Ubrub, Uskwar, Walmak, Wamena, Waria River, Warkapi, Warmare Dua, Wataikwa River, Wendane, Yongsu, Yuruf, Yuwanaim (Keerom), Yuwong (Keerom). Details in gazetteer.
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Papua New Guinea.
DATA SOURCES: NHMUK, KSP, RMNH, ZSMC.
