Orocrambus lewisi is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by David E. Gaskin in 1975. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the South Island, Stephens Island and the south-west tip of the North Island.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Orocrambus lewisi being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Orocrambus enchophorus
- Orocrambus ramosellus
- Hednota grammellus
- Orocrambus angustipennis
- Orocrambus vittellus
- Ancylolomia tentaculella
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Crambidae
- Genus
- Orocrambus
- Species
- Orocrambus lewisi
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