Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968
Hahncappsia pergilvalis
This record describes Hahncappsia pergilvalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing light yellowish-tan with brown AM, PM, and ST lines; brown orbicular and reniform spots; AM line arc-shaped with noticeable curving jog near inner margin; PM line wavy, irregular, with abrupt basal jog in lower half; ST line straight, diffuse, darker at both ends and faded near middle; hindwing slightly paler, semi-transparent, with partial PM line
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
Ontario and northeastern states (DE, IA, IL, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, WV) plus southwestern states (AZ, CA, TX) and perhaps states in between but no records were found on the Internet as of June 2008); type specimen collected in Arizona
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae possibly feed on corn but no confirmed records available
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hahncappsia pergilvalis. 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 pergilvalis - Hodges#4968 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , anitagould
Frequently Asked Questions About Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968
What is Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968?
Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968 (Hahncappsia pergilvalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968?
Male WS: 20-26 mm Female WS: 18-28 mm
How do you identify Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968?
Adult: forewing light yellowish-tan with brown AM, PM, and ST lines; brown orbicular and reniform spots; AM line arc-shaped with noticeable curving jog near inner margin; PM line wavy, irregular, with abrupt basal jog in lower half; ST line straight, diffuse, darker at both ends and faded near middle; hindwing slightly paler, semi-transparent, with partial PM line
Where is Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968 found?
Range: Ontario and northeastern states (DE, IA, IL, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, WV) plus southwestern states (AZ, CA, TX) and perhaps states in between but no records were found on the Internet as of June 2008); type specimen collected in Arizona
What does Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968 eat?
The diet of the Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968 includes larvae possibly feed on corn but no confirmed records available.
When is Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968 active?
Hahncappsia pergilvalis - Hodges#4968: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to September.