DISTRIBUTION:

Orthogonioptilum klinzigi (wingspan: males: 63-69mm; females: larger) flies in central Cameroon: Mbio and Nguila.

The ground colour is yellowish-brown with slight rose tints, especially surrounding the am and pm lines. There are some scattered grey hairs.

The median area is a dark orange-brown, and the submarginal area is also orangey.

Orthogonioptilum klinzigi male, BOLD.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This moth flies with a possible brood in February, confirmed captures in April-May and with a possible brood in the fall.

Orthogonioptilum klinzigi larval hosts are unknown.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

Larval Food Plants

It is hoped that this alphabetical listing followed by the common name of the foodplant will prove useful. The list is not exhaustive. Experimenting with closely related foodplants is worthwhile.

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The pronunciation of scientific names is troublesome for many. The "suggestion" at the top of the page is merely a suggestion.

There are many collectors from different countries whose intonations and accents would be different.

The genus name Orthogonioptilum refers to the nearly right angle at the anal angle of the forewing.

The species name 'klinzigi' is honourific for Klinzig.