Hahncappsia mellinialis explained

Hahncappsia mellinialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1899.[1] It is found in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico,[2] Mexico and Guatemala.[3]

The wingspan is 28–32 mm for males and 27–31 mm for females. The forewings are straw yellow, irrorated (sprinkled) with buff. The hindwings are somewhat paler. Adults have been recorded on wing from July to September.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: 801450.00 – 4973 – Hahncappsia mellinialis – (Druce, 1899) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . December 28, 2019.
  3. Web site: Savela . Markku . January 28, 2013 . Hahncappsia mellinialis (Druce, 1899) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . December 28, 2019.
  4. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofuni1201967unit#page/n422/mode/1up Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)

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