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Orocrambus scutatus
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O. scutatus
Binomial name
Orocrambus scutatus
(Philpott, 1917)
Synonyms
  • Crambus scutatus Philpott, 1917

Orocrambus scutatus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1917. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it has been recorded in Southland. The habitat of this species consists of subalpine tussock grassland.

The wingspan is 26–30 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to January.

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