Orocrambus thymiastes explained

Orocrambus thymiastes is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1901.[2] This species is endemic to New Zealand,[3] where it has been recorded from Southland. O. thymiastes prefers habitat that consists of boggy areas. This species is associated with Chionochloa rubra.[4]

The wingspan is 18–23 mm.[5]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  3. Web site: Orocrambus thymiastes Meyrick, 1901. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 22 January 2018.
  4. Web site: PlantSynz - Invertebrate herbivore biodiversity assessment tool: Database. plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz. 2018-07-11.
  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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