Eupithecia elquiensis
From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
| Eupithecia elquiensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Eupithecia |
| Species: | E. elquiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Eupithecia elquiensis Rindge, 1991[1] | |
Eupithecia elquiensis is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found the Region of Coquimbo (El Qui Province) in Chile.[2] The habitat consists of the Coquimban Desert Biotic Province.
The length of the forewings is about 9.5 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing in October.
Etymology[edit]
The specific name is based on the type locality.
References[edit]
- ^ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia elquiensis Rindge 1991". Home of Ichneumonoidea. Taxapad. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016.
- ^ Rindge, F.H., 1991: The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. 2. American Museum Novitates 3020: 1-14. Full article: [1].
 | This Eupithecia moth related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |