Hahncappsia pergilvalis
| Hahncappsia pergilvalis | |
|---|---|
| |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Hahncappsia |
| Species: | H. pergilvalis
|
| Binomial name | |
| Hahncappsia pergilvalis (Hulst, 1886)
| |
| Synonyms | |
| |
Hahncappsia pergilvalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Ontario and the north-eastern and south-western United States.[2] It is also present in Mexico, where it has been recorded from the Federal District, Puebla and Jalisco.
The wingspan is 20–26 mm.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.
The larvae possibly feed on Zea mays (maize or corn).[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801445.00 – 4968 – Hahncappsia pergilvalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ^ Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)
- ^ McLeod, Robin (April 12, 2018). "Species Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968". BugGuide. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
 | This Pyraustinae-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |