Hahncappsia coloradensis

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

Hahncappsia coloradensis 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 has been recorded from Iowa to Utah, Colorado, Texas and Arizona.[2][3]

The wingspan is 23–31 mm for males and 27–31 mm for females. The forewings are whitish with a slight ochreous tinge. The hindwings are whitish. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.[4]

The larvae feed on Helianthus species.

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