L. orienticollina is a medium-sized member of its genus, with individuals weighing . It has a forearm length of . The fur on its back varies in color, ranging from an intense orange to brown. Its belly fur is tawny olive in color. It is extremely similar in appearance to the
orange nectar bat (
Lonchophylla robusta) and
Handley's nectar bat (
Lonchophylla handleyi),
sympatric members of its genus. ==Range and habitat==