Biology:Eupithecia monticolans
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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. monticolans
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| Eupithecia monticolans Butler, 1881
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Eupithecia monticolans is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was first described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1881. It is endemic to the Hawaiian islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Lanai and Hawaii.
The larvae feed on Alphitonia ponderosa, Metrosideros, Pipturus, Railliardia and Styphelia tameiameiae.
References
- ↑ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki. "Eupithecia monticolens Butler 1881". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82873156. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
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External links
- Zimmerman, Elwood C. (1958). Insects of Hawaii. 7 Macrolepidoptera. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu.
Wikidata ☰ Q10759620 entry
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