Hahncappsia marculenta

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

Hahncappsia marculenta 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 is widespread east of the Rocky Mountains.[2]

The wingspan is 18–24 mm for males and 21–26 mm for females. The forewings are pale yellow with luteous (muddy-yellow) markings. The hindwings are paler yellow. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.[3]

The larvae feed on Ambrosia trifida and Solidago species.

References

Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
"801439.00 – 4962 – Hahncappsia marculenta – (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[2] "801439.00 – 4962 – Hahncappsia marculenta – (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

[3] Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)