Hahncappsia pergilvalis Hulst, 1886
Hahncappsia pergilvalis: https://marylandbiodiversity.com/species/6681
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Hodges #4968 
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Hahncappsia pergilvalis
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Domain: Eukaryota
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 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]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801445.00 – 4968 – Hahncappsia pergilvalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  3. ^ Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)
  4. ^ McLeod, Robin (April 12, 2018). "Species Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968". BugGuide. Retrieved August 11, 2019.


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