Orocrambus dicrenellus explained

Orocrambus dicrenellus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1882 under the name Crambus dicrenellus.[2] It is endemic to New Zealand.[3] It has been recorded from the central part of the South Island.

Taxonomy

O. dicrenellus was first described by Edward Meyrick in June 1882 and named Crambus dicrenellus.[4] Meyrick gave a fuller description of this species in May 1883.[5] The male lectotype specimen, collected at Mount Hutt by R. E. Fereday, is held at the Natural History Museum, London.[6]

Description

The wingspan is 29–33 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from November to February.[7]

Notes and References

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  2. Meyrick. E.. Descriptions of New Zealand Microlepidoptera.. New Zealand Journal of Science. 1882. 1. 186–187. 21 January 2018. en.
  3. Web site: Orocrambus dicrenellus (Meyrick, 1883). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2018-01-21.
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  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.