Orocrambus tritonellus explained

Orocrambus tritonellus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885.[2] This species is endemic to New Zealand,[3] where it has been recorded in the central and eastern parts of the South Island. This species prefers habitat that consists of subalpine and alpine areas.

The wingspan is 18–23 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from late September to mid-February.[4]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  3. Web site: NZOR Name Details - Orocrambus tritonellus (Meyrick, 1885). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 22 January 2018.
  4. 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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