Orocrambus xanthogrammus

(Orocrambus xanthogrammus)

Description

Orocrambus xanthogrammus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1883. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the South Island and the eastern part of the North Island. The habitat of this species consists of shingle river beds. The wingspan is 20–30 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to March. The larvae probably feed on Raoulia species.

Taxonomic tree:

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