Hahncappsia coloradensis explained

Hahncappsia coloradensis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1867.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Iowa to Utah, Colorado, Texas and Arizona.^{[2] [3]}

The wingspan is 23–31 mm for males and 27–31 mm for females. The forewings are whitish with a slight ochreous tinge. The hindwings are whitish. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.^[4]

The larvae feed on Helianthus species.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2017 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . February 13, 2018.
2. Web site: Savela . Markku . Hahncappsia coloradensis (Grote & Robinson, 1867) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 13, 2018.
3. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4970 "801447.00 – 4970 – Hahncappsia coloradensis – (Grote & Robinson, 1867)"
4. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofuni1201967unit#page/n422/mode/1up Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 120 (3561)