Biology:Eupithecia tamarugalis
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Short description: Species of moth
| Eupithecia tamarugalis | |
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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. tamarugalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Eupithecia tamarugalis H.A. Vargas & Parra, 2005[1][failed verification]
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Eupithecia tamarugalis is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the Pampa del Tamarugal in Chile .[2]
The length of the forewings is about 7 mm for males.
The larvae feed on Prosopis tamarugo.
Etymology
The specific name is based on the type locality.
References
- ↑ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia Curtis 1825". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82838474.
- ↑ Vargas, H.A. & L.E. Parra, 2005: Description of a new species of Eupithecia Curtis (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) from Pampa del Tamarugal, Chile. Neotropical Entomology 34 (2): 215-219. Abstract and full article: doi:10.1590/S1519-566X2005000200009.
Wikidata ☰ Q15642519 entry
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