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Orocrambus ordishi

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Orocrambus ordishi
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O. ordishi
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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. ^ Gordon, Dennis P., ed. (2010). New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume two. Kingdom animalia : chaetognatha, ecdysozoa, ichnofossils. Vol. Vol. 2. Christchurch, N.Z.: Canterbury University Press. p. 457. ISBN 9781877257933. OCLC 973607714. {{cite book}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
  2. ^ a b c 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". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 2018-01-21.