Hahncappsia alpinensis
Capps, 1967
Hahncappsia alpinensis is a small crambid described by Hahn William Capps in 1967. It occurs in the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. are active from March through September and exhibit slight in wingspan.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hahncappsia alpinensis: //hɑːŋˈkæpsi.ə ælˈpɪnɛn.sɪs//
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Identification
Males distinguished from females by slightly smaller wingspan (20–23 mm vs. 21–23 mm). Separation from in Hahncappsia requires examination of genitalia; specific diagnostic characters for this versus other Hahncappsia species not documented in available sources.
Appearance
Small with wingspan of 20–23 mm in males and 21–23 mm in females. Forewings and hindwings typical of Pyraustinae crambids; specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Found in montane and submontane regions of the southwestern United States; specific preferences not documented.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States. No records from Mexico or other regions confirmed.
Seasonality
active from March to September, suggesting multiple or extended period across elevation gradients.
Similar Taxa
- Hahncappsia speciesOther members of Hahncappsia occur in North America and require genital dissection for reliable identification; H. alpinensis distinguished by combination of geographic range and slight male-female wingspan dimorphism.
More Details
Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Loxostege alpinensis before transfer to Hahncappsia; basionym noted in NCBI database.