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Eupithecia elquiensis

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Eupithecia elquiensis
Scientific classification Edit this 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

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The specific name is based on the type locality.

References

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  1. ^ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia elquiensis Rindge 1991". Home of Ichneumonoidea. Taxapad. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016.
  2. ^ Rindge, F.H., 1991: The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. 2. American Museum Novitates 3020: 1-14. Full article: [1].