Hahncappsia coloradensis

Hahncappsia coloradensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Hahncappsia
Species: H. coloradensis
Binomial name
Hahncappsia coloradensis
(Grote & Robinson, 1867)
Synonyms
  • Botys coloradensis Grote & Robinson, 1867

Hahncappsia coloradensis is a moth in the Crambidae family. 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.

References

  1. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. ↑ Savela, Markku. "Hahncappsia coloradensis (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  3. ↑ "801447.00 – 4970 – Hahncappsia coloradensis – (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  4. ↑ Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 120 (3561)


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