Orocrambus flexuosellus explained

Orocrambus flexuosellus is a species of moth in the family Crambidae.^[1] It was first described by Edward Doubleday in 1843.^{[2] [3]} O. flexuosellus is endemic to New Zealand.^[4] It has been recorded from the North Island, South Island and the Stewart Islands. The species' habitat consists of lowland to alpine grasslands.

The wingspan is 19–26 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from November to February.^[5]

The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various grasses and sedges.^{[6] [7]} The adult moths have been shown to pollinate Cassinia fulvida, Dracophyllum acerosum, Hoheria lyallii and Olearia virgata.

Notes and References

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2. Book: Dieffenbach, E.. https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/20760262. Travels in New Zealand: with contributions to the geography, geology, botany and natural history of the country. John Murray. 1843. 2. London. 285. List of Annulose Animals hitherto recorded as found in New Zealand with descriptions of some new species by Messrs. Adam White and Edward Doubleday.. 10.5962/bhl.title.25939.
3. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2017 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . December 12, 2017.
4. Web site: Orocrambus flexuosellus (Doubleday, 1843). 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. 10.1080/03014223.1975.9517879. Information on the life cycles of some New Zealand Crambini (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Crambinae). New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 2. 3. 365–376. 1975. Gaskin. D. E..
7. Web site: PlantSynz - Invertebrate herbivore biodiversity assessment tool: Database. plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz. 2018-07-11.