Orocrambus scoparioides

(Orocrambus scoparioides)

Description

Orocrambus scoparioides is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1914. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it has been recorded in the mountain ranges of Otago and Southland. The wingspan is 13–16 mm for males and 14–20 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to April.

Taxonomic tree:

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