Biology:Orocrambus ordishi

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Short description: Species of moth

Orocrambus ordishi
Orocrambus ordishi AMNZ21951.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Crambinae
Tribe: Crambini
Genus: Orocrambus
Species:
O. ordishi
Binomial name
Orocrambus ordishi
Gaskin, 1975

Orocrambus ordishi is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by David E. Gaskin in 1975.[2] This species is endemic to New Zealand,[3] where it has been recorded from the central and eastern part of the South Island.[2]

The wingspan is 30–34 mm for males and 28–32 mm for females. The forewings are golden brown with a white median streak. The hindwings are shining pale brown. Adults are on wing from late December to April.[2]

References

  1. , p. 457 , Wikidata Q45922947
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 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. "Orocrambus ordishi Gaskin, 1975". Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/85bbb4c6-14a8-4554-8827-2dea9f8a7879. 

Wikidata ☰ Q13965447 entry