Hahncappsia alpinensis

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

Hahncappsia alpinensis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Hahn William Capps in 1967.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.[2]

The wingspan is 20–23 mm for males and 21–23 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on the wing from March to September.[3]

References[edit]

  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)