Orocrambus vulgaris explained

Orocrambus vulgaris is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1877.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand,[4] where it has been recorded from the North Island and South Island. The species prefers habitat that consists of lowland and subalpine grasslands.

The wingspan is 21–25 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to April.[5]

Notes and References

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  2. Butler. A. G.. 1877. On two collections of heterocerous Lepidoptera from New Zealand, with descriptions of new genera and species.. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London. en. 1877:May-Dec.. 379–407. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Web site: GlobIZ search. Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15.
  4. Web site: Orocrambus vulgaris (Butler, 1877). 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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