Orocrambus ephorus

(Orocrambus ephorus)

Description

Orocrambus ephorus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885. It is endemic to New Zealand. It has been recorded from the South Island. The species' preferred habitat consists of alpine tussock grasslands. The wingspan is 31–39 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from November to February.

Taxonomic tree:

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