Bug FAQOrocrambus ramosellus
Orocrambus ramosellus · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
The moth has a wingspan of about 23 to 29 mm. It lives in pastures across both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Its larvae feed on several common grasses such as Festuca novaezealandiae and Poa annua.
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How to recognize it
It was first described by Henry Doubleday in 1843.
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Size
The wingspan ranges from 23 to 29 mm.
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Where it lives
It inhabits pasture areas.
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When you see it
Adults are on the wing from October through July.
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Where it comes from
The species is endemic to New Zealand and has been recorded on both the North and South Islands.
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Questions people ask
What do the caterpillars eat?
They feed on a variety of grasses such as Festuca novaezealandiae and Poa annua.
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Where is this moth found?
It is native to New Zealand and occurs on both the North and South Islands.
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Same family (Crambidae)
Box Tree MothCydalima perspectalisDamages trees, gardens or crops
Celery Leaftier MothUdea rubigalisDamages trees, gardens or crops
Elegant Grass-veneerMicrocrambus elegans
Hawaiian Beet Webworm MothSpoladea recurvalisDamages trees, gardens or crops
Garden Grass-veneerChrysoteuchia culmellaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Bluegrass Webworm MothParapediasia teterrellusDamages trees, gardens or cropsSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orocrambus_ramosellus
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