Orocrambus cultus explained

Orocrambus cultus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1917[2] from specimens collected by Merlin Owen Pasco.[3] It is endemic to New Zealand,[4] where it is known from Cecil Peak.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are deep yellowish brown with dusky black markings on the costa and dorsum. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.[5]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  3. Philpott. A.. 1917. Descriptions of new species of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. en. 49. 239–245. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus cultus Philpott, 1917. 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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