Orocrambus vittellus explained

Orocrambus vittellus is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Henry Doubleday in 1843.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand.[4] This species has been recorded in the North and South Islands, as well as Stewart Island. It prefers a habitat that consists of grasslands.

The wingspan is 19–28 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from November to April.[5]

The larvae feed on Agrostis tenuis and probably other grasses.[6]

Notes and References

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  2. Book: Dieffenbach, E.. https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/20760262. Travels in New Zealand: with contributions to the geography, geology, botany and natural history of the country.. John Murray. 1843. 2. London. 285. List of Annulose Animals hitherto recorded as found in New Zealand with descriptions of some new species by Messrs. Adam White and Edward Doubleday..
  3. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2017 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . December 12, 2017.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus vittellus (Doubleday, 1843). 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.
  6. Gaskin. D. E.. 1975. Information on the life cycles of some New Zealand Crambini (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae:Crambinae). New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 2. 3. 365–376. 10.1080/03014223.1975.9517879.

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