DISTRIBUTION:

Orthogonioptilum lemairei (wingspan: males: 51-62mm; females: 79mm) flies in
southwestern Republic of Central Africa: Bangui, Lobaye, Sebokele.

The male forewing is quite falcate with one large distinctive hyaline area, which may or may not completely encircle an island. There are two smaller hyaline areas above the largest one.

The hindwing outer margin is relatively evenly convex with two very small points of light in the cell area. Basic ground colour is brownish-grey.

Orthogonioptilum lemairei male, Bold

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This moth flies in April, June and December.

Orthogonioptilum lemairei larval hosts are unknown.

Orthogonioptilum lemairei male, Bold

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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