Bug FAQOrocrambus vulgaris
Orocrambus vulgaris · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
The adult moth has a wingspan of about 21 to 25 millimetres. It lives in lowland and sub-alpine grasslands. The species is endemic to New Zealand, found on both the North and South Islands. Adults are on the wing from January through April.
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Size
The wingspan ranges from 21 to 25 mm.
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Where it lives
It prefers lowland and subalpine grassland habitats.
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When you see it
Adults have been observed flying from January to April.
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Where it comes from
It is endemic to New Zealand, recorded on both the North and South Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
More photos
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orocrambus_vulgaris
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