Orocrambus ephorus explained

Orocrambus ephorus 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. The species' preferred habitat consists of alpine tussock grasslands.

The wingspan is 31–39 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from November to February.[5]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  3. Meyrick. E.. Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-Lepidoptera. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. May 1885. 17. 135. 28 August 2016.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus ephorus (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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