Biology:Orocrambus lewisi
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Subfamily: | Crambinae |
| Tribe: | Crambini |
| Genus: | Orocrambus |
| Species: | O. lewisi
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| Binomial name | |
| Orocrambus lewisi Gaskin, 1975
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Orocrambus lewisi is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by David E. Gaskin in 1975.[2] It is endemic to New Zealand,[3] where it has been recorded from the South Island, Stephens Island and the south-west tip of the North Island.[2]
The wingspan is 28–30 mm. The forewings are yellow brown with a white median streak, bordered by dark brown. The hindwings are shining brownish white. Adults have been recorded from October to March.[2]
The larvae feed on Poa cita (formerly Poa caespitosa).[2]
References
- ↑ , p. 457, Wikidata Q45922947
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Gaskin, D. E. (1975). "Revision of the New Zealand Crambini (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Crambinae)". New Zealand Journal of Zoology 2 (3): 265–363. doi:10.1080/03014223.1975.9517878.
- ↑ "NZOR Name Details - Orocrambus lewisi Gaskin, 1975". Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/721278ff-aacc-4507-bfb8-b858f522eb28. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q13965396 entry
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