Biology:Eupithecia juncalensis
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Short description: Species of moth
| Eupithecia juncalensis | |
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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. juncalensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Eupithecia juncalensis Rindge, 1987[1]
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Eupithecia juncalensis is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the Valparaíso Region (Aconcagua Province) in Chile .[2] The habitat consists of the Central Valley Biotic Province.
The length of the forewings is about 9 mm for males and 9.5 mm for females. The forewings are pale grey, with numerous grey and brown scales, resulting in a somewhat mottled appearance. The hindwings are greyish, with dark scaling along the anal margin. Adults have been recorded on wing in November.
Etymology
The specific name is based on the type locality.
References
- ↑ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia juncalensis Rindge 1987". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82873028.
- ↑ Rindge, Frederic H., 1987, The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 186 (3): 269-363.
Wikidata ☰ Q15642232 entry
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