Orocrambus catacaustus

(Orocrambus catacaustus)

Description

Orocrambus catacaustus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It has been recorded from the South Island. The habitat consists of bogs. The wingspan is 21–27 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to March.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Orocrambus
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