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 Crambidae family. It was described by 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.[4]

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