Orocrambus scoparioides explained

Orocrambus scoparioides is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1914.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand,[4] where it has been recorded in the mountain ranges of Otago and Southland.

The wingspan is 13–16 mm for males and 14–20 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to April.[5]

Notes and References

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  2. Philpott. Alfred. 1914. Descriptions of new species of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. en. 46. 118–121. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus scoparioides Philpott, 1914. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2018-01-22.
  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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