About Orphanostigma abruptalis Walker, 1859
Orphanostigma abruptalis is a species of moth that belongs to the Crambidae family. This species was first formally described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found across tropical regions of the Old World, ranging from Africa to Australia. The wingspan of adult Orphanostigma abruptalis measures roughly 15 to 20 millimeters. The known host food plants for this moth include multiple species in the Lamiaceae plant family, covering plants from the genera Ocimum, Mentha, Perilla, and Hyptis, as well as one species from the Theaceae plant family.
