DISTRIBUTION:

Orthogonioptilum ndokiensis (wingspan: males: 44-53mm; females: 64-65) flies in
the Republic of Central Africa: Sangha: Ndoki PN, Mboki.

This moth is in the O. paveci group but should be easy to distinguish due to its small size and reduced contrasting patterns on the male's wings (female quite contrasting). In the male, the basal area is an almost uniform dull yellow-beige, slightly darker brown in its outer half. The male median area is mostly darker brown and the pm area seems somewhat muted by pale grey suffusions.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This moth flies in February-March in southwestern Central African Republic.

Orthogonioptilum ndokiensis larval hosts are unknown.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

To my surprise, the male ndokiensis shows the most uniform colouration and least contrasting patterning on the wings compared to neglectum and paveci, while the female shows just the opposite.

Orthogonioptilum ndokiensis AT female, Mboki, Ndoki PN, Sangha, RCA,
February 2012, on my home computer only, digital repair by Bill Oehlke.

Orthogonioptilum ndokiensis AT female (verso), Mboki, Ndoki PN, Sangha, RCA,
February 2012, on my home computer only.

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 ndokiensis indicates a specimen type locality in Ndoki PN, Sangha, Central African Republic.

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