A method for efficient frame loss recovery and reconstruction (EFLRR) in a dyadic hierarchy is described herein. The method includes obtaining a current frame of a group of pictures. The method also includes calculating a Dyadic Hierarchy Picture Index difference based on a layer information in response to a prior frame missing in the group of pictures. Finally, the method includes decoding the current frame in response to a determined frame continuity based on the Dyadic Hierarchy Picture Index difference.