Hahncappsia jaralis
Schaus, 1920
Hahncappsia jaralis is a small crambid described by William Schaus in 1920. It occurs in the southwestern United States and central Mexico. are active from May to July.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hahncappsia jaralis: //hɑːnˈkæpsiə dʒəˈrælɪs//
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Identification
Small size (wingspan ~23 mm) distinguishes it from larger congeneric . May be separated from other Hahncappsia by geographic range and , though specific diagnostic characters require examination of genitalia.
Appearance
Wingspan approximately 23 mm in males and 23–25 mm in females.
Distribution
United States: southern Arizona. Mexico: Oaxaca, Puebla, Jalisco, and San Luis Potosí.
Seasonality
recorded on wing from May to July.
Similar Taxa
- Other Hahncappsia speciesSimilar overall ; identification to level requires examination of genitalia or geographic context.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by William Schaus in 1920. Placed in Pyraustinae within Crambidae.
Observation scarcity
Only 4 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.