Eupithecia elquiensis
Appearance
Eupithecia elquiensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Genus: | Eupithecia |
Species: | E. elquiensis
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Binomial name | |
Eupithecia elquiensis Rindge, 1991[1]
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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].