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Hahncappsia marculenta

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Hahncappsia marculenta
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H. marculenta
Binomial name
Hahncappsia marculenta
(Grote & Robinson, 1867)
Synonyms
  • Botys marculenta Grote & Robinson, 1867
  • Loxostege marculenta

Hahncappsia marculenta is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote and 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 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

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Proc. U.S. Nat. Mus. 120 (3561)