Hahncappsia marculenta is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1867.[1] It is found in North America, where it is widespread east of the Rocky Mountains.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Hahncappsia |
| Species: | H. marculenta
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| Hahncappsia marculenta | |
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The wingspan is 18–24 mm for males and 21–26 mm for females. The forewings are pale yellow with luteous (muddy-yellow) markings. The hindwings are paler yellow. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.[3]
The larvae feed on Ambrosia trifida and Solidago species.
References
edit- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801439.00 – 4962 – Hahncappsia marculenta – (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)
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