Biology:Epipristis roseus
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Short description: Species of moth
| Epipristis roseus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Epipristis |
| Species: | E. roseus
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| Binomial name | |
| Epipristis roseus Expósito & H.X. Han, 2009
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Epipristis roseus is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in China (Inner Mongolia).
The length of the forewings is 13.5–14.5 mm for males and 15–16 mm for females. The wings are pale brown to greyish brown, diffused with blackish and pinkish scales.[1]
Etymology
The specific name is derived from the Latin word roseus (meaning pink).
References
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- ↑ Han, H.; Expósito H., A.; Xue, D. 2009: A taxonomic study of Epipristis Meyrick, 1888 from China, with descriptions of two new species (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Geometrinae). Zootaxa, 2263: 31-41. Abstract & excerpt PDF
Wikidata ☰ Q5383196 entry
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