Orocrambus melampetrus

(Orocrambus melampetrus)

Description

Orocrambus melampetrus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alex Purdie in 1884. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the South Island. The habitat consists of high alpine grasslands. The wingspan is 24–28 mm.

Taxonomic tree:

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