Orocrambus haplotomus

Orocrambus haplotomus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1882. This species is endemic to New Zealand. O. haplotomus has been recorded from the areas around Lake [Te Anau] and Lake Wakatipu in the South Island.

Taxonomy

O. haplotomus was first described by Edward Meyrick in June 1882 and named Crambus haplotomus. Meyrick gave a fuller description of this species in May 1883. The male lectotype specimen, collected at Lake Wakatipu by R. E. Fereday, is held at the Natural [History Museum, London].

Description

The wingspan is 19–28 mm for males and 25–30 mm for females.