Hahncappsia spinalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, subfamily Pyraustinae. It was first described by the German entomologist Hans Georg Amsel in 1956 under the name Loxostege spinalis, which is now recognised as a synonym. The species is known from Venezuela in northern South America.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Crambidae
- Subfamily: Pyraustinae
- Genus: Hahncappsia
- Species: H. spinalis
Binomial name: Hahncappsia spinalis (Amsel, 1956)
Synonym: Loxostege spinalis Amsel, 1956
Description
The Wikipedia entry for Hahncappsia spinalis does not provide detailed morphological characteristics such as wingspan, coloration, or distinguishing features. Consequently, these specifics are presently unavailable in the public literature.
Distribution and Habitat
Hahncappsia spinalis has been recorded in Venezuela. No further information on its precise range within the country, habitat preferences, or ecological niche is provided in the available sources.
References
- Amsel, H. G. (1956). Original description of Loxostege spinalis.
- Global Pyraloidea Database. (Accessed 2014).
- The Global Lepidoptera Names Index, Natural History Museum, London.
Note: The above information is drawn from the Wikipedia article “Hahncappsia spinalis” and related taxonomic databases.