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Orocrambus paraxenus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Crambidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Orocrambus

Orocrambus paraxenus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1885. It is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the South Island. The habitat consists of dry tussock areas.

The wingspan is 30–33 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to February.

References

Orocrambus paraxenus Wikipedia