Biology:Pasiphila hyrcanica
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Short description: Species of moth
| Pasiphila hyrcanica | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Pasiphila |
| Species: | P. hyrcanica
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| Pasiphila hyrcanica Viidalepp & Mironov, 2006[1][failed verification]
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Pasiphila hyrcanica is a moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Jaan Viidalepp and Vladimir Mironov in 2006. It is found in Azerbaijan and Iran.[2]
The wingspan is 16–19 millimetres (0.63–0.75 in). Adults have been recorded on wing from mid-May to late June.
The larvae possibly feed on the flower buds or flowers of Prunus or Crataegus species.
Etymology
The species name is derived from that of the Hyrcanian biogeographical province.[2]
References
- ↑ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki. "Pasiphila Meyrick 1883". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82846611. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Viidalepp, J. & V. Mironov (2006). "Pasiphila hyrcanica sp. n. (Geometridae: Larentiinae) - a new species from Azerbaijan and Iran". Nota Lepidopterologica 28 (3–4): 193–201.
Wikidata ☰ Q15640460 entry
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