Orocrambus cyclopicus explained

Orocrambus cyclopicus is a moth in the family Crambidae.^[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1883.^{[2] [3]} In 1975 David E. Gaskin wrongly synonymised Crambus sophistes with Orocrambus cyclopicus.^{[4] [5]}

It is endemic to New Zealand.^[6] This species has been recorded from the eastern South Island and the southern part of the North Island. The habitat consists of lowland to alpine grasslands.

The wingspan is 22–30 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to May.^[7]

The larvae feed on Bromus hordeaceus and Arrhenatherum elatius.^[8]

Notes and References

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2. Meyrick. E.. 1882. Descriptions of New Zealand Microlepidoptera.. New Zealand Journal of Science. en. 1. 186–187. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
3. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
4. Gaskin. D. E.. 10 March 1975. Revision of the New Zealand Crambini (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Crambinae). New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 2. 3. 265–363. 10.1080/03014223.1975.9517878.
5. Patrick. Brian H.. Conservation of New Zealand's tussock grassland moth fauna. Journal of Insect Conservation. 2004. 8. 2/3. 199–208. 10.1023/B:JICO.0000045818.29222.65. 8054248.
6. Web site: Orocrambus cyclopicus (Meyrick, 1882). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2018-01-21.
7. 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.
8. Gaskin. D. E.. 1975. Information on the life cycles of some New Zealand Crambini (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae:Crambinae). New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 2. 3. 365–376. 10.1080/03014223.1975.9517879.