Macrochilo orciferalis was discovered in 1859 by Francis Walker, best known for his catalogues of Orthoptera, Neuroptera, Hemiptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera.
The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1859. He is best known for his catalogues of Orthoptera, Neuroptera, Hemiptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera. 
