Biology:Eupithecia zagrosata

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Short description: Species of moth

Eupithecia zagrosata
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Eupithecia
Species:
E. zagrosata
Binomial name
Eupithecia zagrosata
Mironov & Ratzel, 2012[1][failed verification]

Eupithecia zagrosata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in Iran (the Zagros Mountains).[2]

The wingspan is 18.5–21 millimetres (0.73–0.83 in). The forewings are grey or dark grey with dark transverse lines. The hindwings are paler light grey with blackish grey, dark transverse lines.

Etymology

The species is named for the Zagros, the largest mountain range in Iran.

References

  1. Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia Curtis 1825". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82838474. 
  2. Mironov, V. & U. Ratzel, 2012: New species of the genus Eupithecia Curtis (Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Larentii-nae) from Iran. Zootaxa 3580: 56-68. Abstract: [1]

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q10958091 entry