Eupithecia atacamaensis

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Eupithecia atacamaensis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Eupithecia
Species:
E. atacamaensis
Binomial name
Eupithecia atacamaensis
Rindge, 1987 [1]

Eupithecia atacamaensis is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the regions of Atacama (Huasco Province) and Coquimbo (El Qui Province) in Chile. [2] The habitat consists of the Intermediate Desert and Coquimban Desert Biotic Provinces.

The length of the forewings is about 8.5 mm for males and 8.5–9 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing in October and February.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the type locality.

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References

  1. Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia atacamaensis Rindge 1987". Home of Ichneumonoidea. Taxapad. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016.
  2. Rindge, Frederic H., 1987, The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History186 (3): 269-363.