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Orocrambus ventosus

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Orocrambus ventosus
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O. ventosus
Binomial name
Orocrambus ventosus
Meyrick, 1920

Orocrambus ventosus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1920.[1] It is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the Tasman Mountains and Mount Owen. The habitat consists of alpine grasslands.

The wingspan is 25–31 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to February.[2]

References

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ New Zealand Journal of Zoology (Aug 1975)