Orocrambus oppositus explained

Orocrambus oppositus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1915.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand,[4] where it has been recorded in Fiordland. It is found in alpine grasslands.

The wingspan is 29–31 mm. Adults are on wing from December to February.[5]

Notes and References

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  2. Philpott. A.. 1915. Descriptions of new species of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. en. 47. 192–201. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus oppositus (Philpott, 1915). 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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