DISTRIBUTION:

Orthogonioptilum paveci (wingspan: males: 51-57mm; females: 66mm-74mm) flies in
southwestern Central African Republic: Lobaye.

In July 2012 Philippe Darge described two new very similar species in the paveci group.

Orthogonioptilum neglectum has less pale grey suffusion in the pm area of all wings, compared to paveci. In paveci the pale grey seems to mask a brighter yellow-beige, which in O. neglectum seems to shine through, giving neglectum a more contrasting appearance with brighter areas and darker brown areas, particularly in the hindwing pm areas of neglectum.

Orthogonioptilum paveci male, BOLD

Orthogonioptilum paveci HT male (verso), Lobaye, RCA,
May 1968, on my hyome computer only.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This moth probably flies in February-March, with confirmed reports for May, August and October.

Orthogonioptilum paveci larval hosts are unknown.

Orthogonioptilum paveci male, BOLD

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

Orthogonioptilum paveci PT female, Lobaye, RCA,
May 1968, on my hyome computer only.

Orthogonioptilum paveci PT female (verso), Lobaye, RCA,
May 1968, on my hyome computer only.

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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