Hahncappsia pergilvalis Hulst, 1886 is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Hahncappsia pergilvalis Hulst, 1886

Hahncappsia pergilvalis Hulst, 1886

Hahncappsia pergilvalis is a Crambidae moth found in North America, whose larvae possibly feed on corn.

Family
Genus
Hahncappsia
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Hahncappsia pergilvalis Hulst, 1886

Hahncappsia pergilvalis is a species of moth belonging to the Crambidae family. It was first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. This moth is found in North America, with recorded populations in Ontario, the northeastern United States, and the southwestern United States. It also occurs in Mexico, where it has been recorded in Federal District, Puebla, and Jalisco. This moth has a wingspan that measures between 20 and 26 millimeters. Adult individuals have been recorded in flight from May through September. The larvae of this moth are thought to feed on Zea mays, which is also known as maize or corn.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Hahncappsia

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