Orocrambus melampetrus

Orocrambus melampetrus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Orocrambus
Species: O. melampetrus
Binomial name
Orocrambus melampetrus
Purdie, 1884
Synonyms
  • Orocrambus melampetrus Meyrick, 1885

Orocrambus melampetrus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Purdie in 1884.[1] It is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the South Island. The habitat consists of high alpine grasslands.

The wingspan is 24-28 mm.[2]

References

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