Orocrambus ventosus facts for kids
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| Orocrambus ventosus Meyrick, 1920
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The Orocrambus ventosus is a type of moth that belongs to the family Crambidae. A scientist named Edward Meyrick first described this moth in 1920. It is a special moth because it is endemic to New Zealand. This means you can only find it living naturally in New Zealand and nowhere else in the world!
About the Orocrambus ventosus Moth
This unique moth lives in the beautiful Tasman Mountains and near Mount Owen in New Zealand. It prefers to live in alpine grasslands. These are grassy areas found high up in the mountains.
What It Looks Like
The Orocrambus ventosus moth is a medium-sized moth. Its wingspan (the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when spread out) is about 25 to 31 millimeters. That's roughly the length of a small paperclip!
When It Flies
Adult Orocrambus ventosus moths can be seen flying during the warmer months. They are usually active from December to February. This is summertime in New Zealand.
Images for kids
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An illustration of O. ventosus by George Hudson.
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