Orocrambus isochytus explained

Orocrambus isochytus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1888.[2] [3] This species is endemic to New Zealand.[4] It is found in the Nelson area as defined by the Crosby codes, the New Zealand Area Codes for recording specimen localities.[5] It has been recorded from Mount Arthur and Mount Peel. The habitat of this species consists of alpine tussock grasslands.

The wingspan is 35–41 mm. Adults have been recorded from December to February.[6]

Notes and References

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  2. Meyrick. Edward. 1888. Notes on New Zealand Pyralidina.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. en. 20. 62–73. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus isochytus (Meyrick, 1888). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2018-01-21.
  5. Gaskin. D. E.. 1987. Supplement to New Zealand Crambinae (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) — corrections, description of females of two species, and notes on structure, biology, and distribution. New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 14. 1. 113–121. 10.1080/03014223.1987.10422688.
  6. 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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