Biology:Hahncappsia pergilvalis
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Hahncappsia |
| Species: | H. pergilvalis
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| Hahncappsia pergilvalis (Hulst, 1886)
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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
- ↑ Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑ "801445.00 – 4968 – Hahncappsia pergilvalis – (Hulst, 1886)". Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4968. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ↑ Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)
- ↑ McLeod, Robin (April 12, 2018). "Species Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968". https://bugguide.net/node/view/193767. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
Wikidata ☰ Q13650954 entry
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