Orocrambus paraxenus

Orocrambus paraxenus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Orocrambus
Species: O. paraxenus
Binomial name
Orocrambus paraxenus
(Meyrick, 1885)
Synonyms
  • Crambus paraxenus Meyrick, 1885

Orocrambus paraxenus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1885.[1] 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.[2]

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