Hahncappsia mancalis
Lederer, 1863
Common Hahncappsia Moth
Hahncappsia mancalis is a small crambid described by Julius Lederer in 1863. It has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm and is distributed across eastern and southern North America, extending into Central America. The feed on a diverse range of plants including pigweed, mint, morning glory, , and dock.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hahncappsia mancalis: //hɑːnˈkæpsiə ˈmæŋkəlɪs//
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Identification
Small size (18 mm wingspan) distinguishes it from larger crambid . Specific identification requires examination of or comparison with similar Hahncappsia .
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Distribution
Maryland to Illinois, south to Florida, Texas, and Arizona; extends south to Mexico and Rica.
Diet
feed on Amaranthus retroflexus (pigweed), Mentha (mint), Ipomoea (morning glory), Nicotiana (), and Rumex (dock). diet unknown.
Host Associations
- Amaranthus retroflexus - larval
- Mentha - larval
- Ipomoea - larval
- Nicotiana - larval
- Rumex - larval
Similar Taxa
- Other Hahncappsia speciesSimilar small size and general ; require detailed examination for separation.
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Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Botys mancalis by Lederer in 1863; later transferred to Hahncappsia.