Hahncappsia pergilvalis

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.

Hahncappsia pergilvalis
Scientific classification Edit this 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
  • Botis pergilvalis Hulst, 1886
  • Loxostege pergilvalis

The wingspan is 20–26 mm.[3] The forewings are light yellowish tan with brown lines, orbicular and reniform spots. The hindwings are slightly paler and semi-transparent. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.

The larvae possibly feed on Zea mays (maize or corn).[4]

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "801445.00 – 4968 – Hahncappsia pergilvalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  3. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)
  4. McLeod, Robin (April 12, 2018). "Species Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968". BugGuide. Retrieved August 11, 2019.


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