Eupithecia elquiensis
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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
The specific name is based on the type locality.
References
- ^ 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].