Orocrambus melitastes facts for kids
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The Orocrambus melitastes is a special type of moth. It belongs to a group of moths called Crambidae. A scientist named Edward Meyrick first described this moth in 1909.
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Meet the Orocrambus Melitastes Moth
This moth is unique because it is endemic to New Zealand. This means you can only find it living in New Zealand and nowhere else in the world!
Where Does This Moth Live?
You can find the Orocrambus melitastes moth in different parts of New Zealand. It has been seen in areas like Southland, Otago, and Westland. This moth is quite adaptable. It can live in many places, from high up in the mountains (called the subalpine zone) all the way down to the sea coast.
What Does It Look Like?
The Orocrambus melitastes moth is fairly small. When its wings are spread out, its wingspan is usually between 17 and 22 millimeters. That's about the size of a small coin! The male and female moths look a bit different, as you can see in the pictures.
When Can You See It?
Adult Orocrambus melitastes moths are active during certain months. You can usually see them flying around from October to January. This is when they are most likely to be seen.
