Orocrambus scutatus explained

Orocrambus scutatus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1917.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand,[4] where it has been recorded in Southland. The habitat of this species consists of subalpine tussock grassland.

The wingspan is 26–30 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to January.[5]

Notes and References

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  2. Philpott. Alfred. 1917. Descriptions of new species of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. en. 49. 239–245. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus scutatus (Philpott, 1917). 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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