Biology:Eupithecia atacama
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Eupithecia |
| Species: | E. atacama
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| Eupithecia atacama (Vojnits, 1985)[1]
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Eupithecia atacama is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the regions of Antofagasta (Antofagasta Province) and Atacama (Huasco Province) in Chile .[2] The habitat consists of the North Coast and Intermediate Desert Biotic Provinces.
The length of the forewings is about 8.5–9 mm for males and 8.5–10 mm for females. The forewings are greyish white with medium and dark brown plus some reddish brown scaling. The hindwings are paler than the forewings, with scattered dark scales distally. Adults have been recorded on wing in September, October and November.
References
- ↑ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki. "Eupithecia atacama (Vojnits 1985)". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82872654.
- ↑ Rindge, Frederic H., 1987, The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 186 (3): 269-363.
Wikidata ☰ Q15642311 entry
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