Orocrambus simplex facts for kids
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The Orocrambus simplex is a small, night-flying insect known as a moth. It belongs to a group of moths called the Crambidae family. This special moth was first described by a scientist named Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1877.
This moth is endemic to New Zealand. This means it is found only in New Zealand and nowhere else in the world. It has been seen in areas like Westland, Nelson Province, the central part of the North Island, and the coastal area of southern Hawkes Bay.
About the Orocrambus simplex Moth
Where it Lives
The Orocrambus simplex moth lives in areas called tussock grasslands. These are open areas covered with clumps of tough, grassy plants. This type of habitat is very common in New Zealand.
What it Looks Like
The Orocrambus simplex moth has a wingspan of about 25 to 33 millimeters. This is how wide it is when its wings are spread out. That's about the length of a small paperclip.
Life Cycle and Food
Adult Orocrambus simplex moths can be seen flying around from November to February. This is when they are active and looking for mates.
The young moths, called larvae, have been found eating certain plants. These plants include Chionochloa rubra, Poa caespitosa, and Poa annua. These plants are important food sources for the growing larvae.
