Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960
Hahncappsia fordi
This record describes Hahncappsia fordi (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Described by Munroe in MONA Fascicle 13.2A as remarkably similar in appearance to Helvibotys helvialis . The two species can be separated by examination of genitalia and the tibia. However, the range of these two species does not overlap, with helvialis only ranging as far west as Brownsville, TX.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Pyraustinae
- Tribe
- Pyraustini
- Genus
- Hahncappsia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Palm Springs, CA to southern AZ and south into Sonora, Mexico
Seasonal Activity
April to October
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hahncappsia fordi. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960
What is Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960?
Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960 (Hahncappsia fordi) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960?
forewing length 9-11 mm
How do you identify Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960?
Described by Munroe in MONA Fascicle 13.2A as remarkably similar in appearance to Helvibotys helvialis . The two species can be separated by examination of genitalia and the tibia. However, the range of these two species does not overlap, with helvialis only ranging as far west as Brownsville, TX.
Where is Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960 found?
Range: Palm Springs, CA to southern AZ and south into Sonora, Mexico
When is Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960 active?
Hahncappsia fordi - Hodges#4960: seasonal activity - April to October.