About Hahncappsia pergilvalis Hulst, 1886
Hahncappsia pergilvalis is a species of moth belonging to the Crambidae family. It was first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. This moth is found in North America, with recorded populations in Ontario, the northeastern United States, and the southwestern United States. It also occurs in Mexico, where it has been recorded in Federal District, Puebla, and Jalisco. This moth has a wingspan that measures between 20 and 26 millimeters. Adult individuals have been recorded in flight from May through September. The larvae of this moth are thought to feed on Zea mays, which is also known as maize or corn.
