Papaipema sauzalitae

Grote, 1875

figwort stem borer

Papaipema sauzalitae, commonly known as the figwort stem borer, is a noctuid first described by Grote in 1875. The species belongs to the Papaipema, a group of stem-boring moths whose larvae tunnel into the stems of herbaceous plants. Its indicates a specialized relationship with figwort (Scrophularia) plants. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9474.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Papaipema sauzalitae: /pəˌpeɪˈpɛmə saʊzəˈlaɪti/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.

Diet

Larvae bore into stems of figwort (Scrophularia ), as indicated by the . Specific feeding habits of are not documented.

Host Associations

Scrophularia - larval plant indicates stem-boring habit in figwort

Behavior

Larvae are stem borers, tunneling into plant stems. This is consistent with the Papaipema, whose members are known for this habit, though specific behavioral details for this are not separately documented.

Similar Taxa

Other Papaipema speciesShare stem-boring larval habit and general ; identification requires examination of genitalia or specific plant association

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Ochria sauzalitae by Grote in 1875, later transferred to Papaipema. Basionym: Ochria sauzalitae.

Classification note

The iNaturalist source incorrectly lists rank as 'section'; this is a .