Orocrambus lectus explained

Orocrambus lectus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1929.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand,[4] where it has been recorded from Fiordland and north-western Nelson. The habitat of this species consists of subalpine and alpine areas. Adults have been recorded from December to February.[5] Adults of this moth are known to pollinate Olearia virgata.

Notes and References

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  2. Philpott. A.. 1929. Notes and Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 60. 300–304. National Library of New Zealand.
  3. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus lectus (Philpott, 1929). www.nzor.org.nz. 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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