Biology:Orthaga aenescens

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Orthaga aenescens
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O. aenescens
Binomial name
Orthaga aenescens
(Moore, 1888)
Synonyms
  • Pannucha vicinalis Snellen, 1890
  • Pannucha aenescens Moore, 1888

Orthaga aenescens is a species of snout moth in the genus Orthaga. It is known from India (including Darjiling and Sikkim).

This species is olive-green, irrorated with black and has a wingspan of 30–32 mm.[2]

Biology

Known host-plants of this species are Litsea glutinosa and Cinnamomum sp. (Lauraceae).[3]

References


Wikidata ☰ Q7104322 entry