Orocrambus crenaeus explained

Orocrambus crenaeus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand,[4] where it is known from the South Island. The habitat consists of alpine grasslands.

The wingspan is 31–38 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to February.[5] Adults of this moth are known to pollinate Brachyscome sinclairii.

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 crenaeus (Meyrick, 1885). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2018-01-21.
  5. Gaskin. D. E.. 1975. Revision of the New Zealand Crambini (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Crambinae). New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 2. 3. 265–363. 10.1080/03014223.1975.9517878.

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