Orocrambus melitastes explained

Orocrambus melitastes is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1909.[2] [3] This species is endemic to New Zealand,[4] where it has been recorded in Southland, Otago and Westland. It is found from the subalpine zone down to sea level.

The wingspan is 17–22 mm. Adults are on wing from October to January.[5]

Notes and References

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  2. Meyrick. E.. 1909. Notes and descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. en. 41. 5–16. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus melitastes (Meyrick, 1909). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 21 January 2018.
  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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