Macrorrhinia parvulella
Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
Macrorrhinia parvulella is a small snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. It is known from the southeastern United States (Florida and South Carolina) and Colombia. The has a wingspan of 9–12 mm and exhibits distinctive wing patterning with dark forewing markings and a broad whitish costal band.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrorrhinia parvulella: /ˌmækroʊˈrɪniə pɑrˈvjuːlə/
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Identification
Distinguished by the combination of small size (9–12 mm wingspan), dark forewing markings, and the prominent broad whitish band along the . The variable smoky fuscous hindwings further aid recognition. Similar small pyralid moths lack this specific costal band pattern.
Distribution
United States: Florida and South Carolina. Colombia.
Diet
Larvae feed on Achyranthus ramosissima. feeding habits unknown.
Host Associations
- Achyranthus ramosissima - larval food plant
Similar Taxa
- Other Macrorrhinia speciesSimilar small size and general pyralid ; distinguished by the distinctive forewing pattern with broad whitish costal band and specific geographic distribution.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913.