Macrorrhinia endonephele

(Hampson, 1918)
Alligatorweed Stemborer

Sort #: 1453 | P #: 800594.7 | MPG #: 5913
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Larval substrate: Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligatorweed)
Phenology: Adult: 7/12 to 9/27 (2 records)

Comment: Introduced as a biological control agent in US to control alligatorweed

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2010
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Barnstable
Number of Records: 2