Orocrambus ephorus: taxon details and analytics

Domain
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Crambidae
Genus
Orocrambus
Species
Orocrambus ephorus
Scientific Name
Orocrambus ephorus

Summary description from Wikipedia:

Orocrambus ephorus

Orocrambus ephorus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885. It is endemic to New Zealand. It has been recorded from the South Island. The species' preferred habitat consists of alpine tussock grasslands.

The wingspan is 31–39 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from November to February.

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