Orocrambus mylites explained

Orocrambus mylites is a moth in the family Crambidae.^[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1888.^{[2] [3]} It is endemic to New Zealand,^[4] where it has been recorded in Nelson and Marlborough. It is found in the alpine zone.

The wingspan is 19–25 mm. The forewings are bluish-brown with greyish fascia. Adults are on wing from December to February.

The larvae feed on Chionochloa australis.^[5]

Notes and References

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2. Meyrick. E.. 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 mylites Meyrick, 1888. 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.