Hahncappsia neomarculenta
Capps, 1967
Hahncappsia neomarculenta is a crambid described by Hahn William Capps in 1967. The is to the eastern United States, with records from six states in the Appalachian and mid-Atlantic regions. are active during late spring and early summer.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hahncappsia neomarculenta: /hɑnˈkæpsiə niːoʊmɑːrˈkjulɛntə/
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Identification
Distinguished from by geographic range and ; specific diagnostic characters require examination of genitalia. The name references similarity to Hahncappsia marculenta, from which it differs in subtle morphological features described in the original description.
Appearance
Small with wingspan 22–24 mm in males and 22–23 mm in females. Forewings and hindwings appear relatively uniform in coloration typical of the .
Distribution
Eastern United States: recorded from Maryland, Indiana, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee. Distribution appears centered on the Appalachian region and adjacent areas.
Seasonality
recorded on wing from May to July; or partially pattern suggested by single peak in records.
Similar Taxa
- Hahncappsia marculentaClosely related congeneric ; H. neomarculenta was originally described as distinct from this based on morphological differences.
- Other Hahncappsia species members share general appearance and require detailed examination for identification; geographic distribution and period provide initial separation cues.
More Details
Original description
The was described by Capps in 1967, with the specific epithet reflecting its relationship to H. marculenta. The basionym Loxostege neomarculenta indicates initial placement in a different before transfer to Hahncappsia.
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Loxostege neomarculenta; subsequently transferred to Hahncappsia based on revised generic concepts in Pyraustinae.