Orocrambus vulgaris

(Orocrambus vulgaris)

Description

Orocrambus vulgaris is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1877. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the North Island and South Island. The species prefers habitat that consists of lowland and subalpine grasslands. The wingspan is 21–25 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to April.

Taxonomic tree:

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