Biology:Eupithecia picada

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Eupithecia picada
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E. picada
Binomial name
Eupithecia picada
Rindge, 1987[1]

Eupithecia picada is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the regions of Biobio (Nuble Province), Araucania (Cautin Province) and Los Lagos (Valdivia, Osorno, Llanquihue, and Chiloe provinces) in Chile .[2] The habitat consists of the Northern Valdivian Forest and the Valdivian Forest biotic provinces.

The length of the forewings is about 10.5 mm for males and 9–11 mm for females. The forewings are variegated with pale grey, pale yellowish brown and dark brown scales. The hindwings are greyish white with greyish brown scaling distally and dark brown scaling along the anal margin. Adults have been recorded on wing in December, January, February and March.

Etymology

The specific name is based on the type locality.

References

  1. Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia picada Rindge 1987". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82873282. 
  2. Rindge, Frederic H., 1987, The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 186 (3): 269-363.

Wikidata ☰ Q15642486 entry