Hahncappsia pergilvalis

Hahncappsia pergilvalis
Scientific classification
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;

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] 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[]

^ 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.

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[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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