Macrorrhinia endonephele
Hampson, 1918
Alligatorweed Stemborer Moth
Macrorrhinia endonephele is a snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by Hampson in 1918. It is widely distributed across the southern United States and South America, with over 950 observations documented on iNaturalist. The "Alligatorweed Stemborer " suggests a specialized ecological relationship with alligatorweed, though specific biological details remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrorrhinia endonephele: /mæˌkrɔˈrɪniə ˌɛndoʊˈnɛfəˌli/
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Distribution
Southern United States (Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, South Carolina) and South America (Argentina, Brazil). GBIF records confirm presence in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, and the conterminous 48 United States.
Host Associations
- Alternanthera philoxeroides - larval Inferred from "Alligatorweed Stemborer "; specific feeding records not verified in provided sources
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet "endonephele" derives from Greek roots. The Macrorrhinia is characterized by elongated labial palps that form a prominent snout, typical of Pyralidae.
Research Status
Despite high observational frequency on citizen science platforms, peer-reviewed literature on this appears sparse. Most biological details await formal study.