Orocrambus siriellus explained

Orocrambus siriellus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1883.[2] [3] This species is endemic to New Zealand,[4] where it has been recorded in Northland to Southland and on the Chatham Islands. It lives in habitat consisting of swampy areas.

The wingspan is 29–34 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to February.[5] The larval host plant of this species is currently unknown. It has been hypothesised that it is likely to be Schoenus brevifolius.

Notes and References

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  2. Meyrick. E.. Descriptions of New Zealand Microlepidoptera.. New Zealand Journal of Science. 1882. 1. 186–187. 22 January 2018. en.
  3. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus siriellus (Meyrick, 1882). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 22 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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