Orocrambus mylites
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Orocrambus mylites Meyrick, 1888
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Orocrambus mylites is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1888.[1] It is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from Nelson and Marlborough. It is found in the alpine zone.
The wingspan is 19–25 mm. The forewings are bluish-brown with greyish fascia. Adults are on wing from December to February.
The larvae feed on Chionochloa australis.[2]
References
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ New Zealand Journal of Zoology (Aug 1975)