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Common NameNone
Scientific NameHahncappsia pergilvalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyGlaphyriinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale yellow, tan, brown
HabitatOpen grassy areas, fields, disturbed habitats
Geographic RangeSouthern and western United States, Mexico
Host Plantsherbaceous plants, grasses
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely herbivorous, feeding on herbaceous plants or grasses.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of its small size, pale yellowish-tan base color, and the characteristic wavy, reddish-brown transverse lines on all wings. The specific arrangement and shape of these lines are key for identification within its genus.
Description
This small moth has a pale yellowish-tan ground color adorned with several distinct, wavy reddish-brown transverse lines that cross both the forewings and hindwings. Its body is slender, and its antennae are simple.
