Biology:Orocrambus lewisi

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Short description: Species of moth

Orocrambus lewisi
Orocrambus lewisi male.jpg
Male
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Crambinae
Tribe: Crambini
Genus: Orocrambus
Species:
O. lewisi
Binomial name
Orocrambus lewisi
Gaskin, 1975

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

  1. , p. 457 , Wikidata Q45922947
  2. 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. 
  3. "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