DISTRIBUTION:

Orthogonioptilum olivescens (wingspan: males: mm; females: mm) flies in
Central African Republic: Sangha.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This moth probably flies in March and November in the Republic of Central Africa. There may be additional flight months.

Orthogonioptilum neglectum 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 ollivescens is probably indicative of an olive brown colouration?