Orocrambus clarkei facts for kids
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The Orocrambus clarkei is a type of moth that belongs to the Crambidae family. This family is often called "grass moths." Alfred Philpott first described this moth in 1930.
This special moth lives only in New Zealand. When an animal or plant lives only in one place, it is called endemic. You can find Orocrambus clarkei in places like Mount Moltke, Minaret Peak, Homer Saddle, and the Humboldt Range.
About This Moth
What It Looks Like
The Orocrambus clarkei moth has a wingspan of about 20 to 26 millimeters. The wingspan is how wide its wings are when they are spread out. That's about the length of two small buttons side by side!
You can usually see these adult moths flying around during the summer months. They are active from December to January in New Zealand.
Different Kinds of O. clarkei
Sometimes, a species can have slightly different groups within it. These groups are called subspecies. The Orocrambus clarkei has two known subspecies:
- Orocrambus clarkei clarkei: This subspecies is found in areas like Mount Moltke and Minaret Peak.
- Orocrambus clarkei eximia: This one was described by Salmon in 1946. It lives in places like Homer Saddle and the Humboldt Range.
