DISTRIBUTION:

Orthogonioptilum violascens garnieri (wingspan: males: mm; females: larger) flies in
southeastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Natural History Museum lists Shaba and Kasumbalesa in DRC.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This moth probably flies in January, and possibly again in the summer and fall.

Orthogonioptilum violascens garnieri 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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