Hahncappsia coloradensis
Hahncappsia coloradensis 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 has been recorded from Iowa to Utah, Colorado, Texas and Arizona.[2][3]
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Hahncappsia |
Species: | H. coloradensis |
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Hahncappsia coloradensis | |
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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
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- Savela, Markku. "Hahncappsia coloradensis (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- "801447.00 – 4970 – Hahncappsia coloradensis – (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 120 (3561)
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