Hahncappsia pergilvalis explained

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] Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.

The larvae possibly feed on Zea mays (maize or corn).^[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: 801445.00 – 4968 – Hahncappsia pergilvalis – (Hulst, 1886) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 11, 2019.
3. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofuni1201967unit#page/n422/mode/1up Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)
4. Web site: McLeod . Robin . April 12, 2018 . Species Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968 . BugGuide . August 11, 2019.