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Hahncappsia pseudobliteralis

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

Hahncappsia pseudobliteralis 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 and Texas.[2] It has also been recorded from Morelos, Mexico.

The wingspan is 21–24 mm for males and 22–26 mm for females. Adults are on wing from July to September in the United States and in May in Mexico.

The larvae feed on Ipomoea species. Full-grown larvae reach a length of 24 mm.[3]

References

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  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)