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Hahncappsia fordi

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Hahncappsia fordi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Hahncappsia
Species:
H. fordi
Binomial name
Hahncappsia fordi
(Capps, 1967)
Synonyms
  • Loxostege fordi Capps, 1967

Hahncappsia fordi is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Hahn William Capps in 1967.[1] It is found in the south-western United States, where it has been recorded from California and Arizona,[2] as well as Sonora, Mexico.

The wingspan is 18–20 mm for males and 17–20 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to October.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University
  3. ^ Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)