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Orocrambus flexuosellus
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O. flexuosellus
Binomial name
Orocrambus flexuosellus
(Doubleday, 1843)
Synonyms
  • Crambus flexuosellus Doubleday, 1843

Orocrambus flexuosellus is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by Edward Doubleday in 1843. O. flexuosellus is endemic to New Zealand. It has been recorded from the North Island, South Island and the Stewart Islands. The species' habitat consists of lowland to alpine grasslands.

The wingspan is 19–26 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from November to February.

The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various grasses and sedges.

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