Orocrambus xanthogrammus

Orocrambus xanthogrammus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Orocrambus
Species: O. xanthogrammus
Binomial name
Orocrambus xanthogrammus
(Meyrick, 1883)
Synonyms
  • Crambus xanthogrammus Meyrick, 1883

Orocrambus xanthogrammus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1883.[1] It is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the South Island and the eastern part of the North Island. The habitat consists of shingle river beds.

The wingspan is 20–30 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to March.

The larvae probably feed on Raoulia species.[2]

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