Hahncappsia marculenta explained

Hahncappsia marculenta 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 is widespread east of the Rocky Mountains.^[2]

The wingspan is 18–24 mm for males and 21–26 mm for females. The forewings are pale yellow with luteous (muddy-yellow) markings. The hindwings are paler yellow. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.^[3]

The larvae feed on Ambrosia trifida and Solidago species.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
2. Web site: 801439.00 – 4962 – Hahncappsia marculenta – (Grote & Robinson, 1867) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 9, 2018.
3. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofuni1201967unit#page/n422/mode/1up Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)