Orocrambus catacaustus explained

Orocrambus catacaustus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885.[2] [3] This species is endemic to New Zealand.[4] It has been recorded from the South Island. The habitat consists of bogs.

The wingspan is 21–27 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to March.[5]

Notes and References

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  2. Meyrick. E.. 1885. Description of New Zealand Microlepidoptera. V [VI]. Pyralidina]. New Zealand Journal of Science. en. 2. 346–348. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus catacaustus (Meyrick, 1885). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2018-01-20.
  5. Gaskin. D. E.. Revision of the New Zealand Crambini. New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 1975. 2. 3. 305. 21 January 2017. The Royal Society of New Zealand. 10.1080/03014223.1975.9517878. en.

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