Orocrambus scutatus

(Orocrambus scutatus)

Description

Orocrambus scutatus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1917. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it has been recorded in Southland. The habitat of this species consists of subalpine tussock grassland. The wingspan is 26–30 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to January.

Taxonomic tree:

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