Orocrambus enchophorus explained

Orocrambus enchophorus 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] It has been recorded from the South Island and North Island. The lives in lowland to alpine grassland habitat.

Description

The wingspan is 24–40 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from November to February.^[5]

The larvae feed on Poa annua, Poa cita (formerly Poa caespitosa), Agrostis tenuis, Bromus catharticus and Festuca arundinacea.^[6]

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 enchophorus (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.
6. 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.