Eupithecia yelchoensis

Eupithecia yelchoensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Eupithecia
Species:
E. yelchoensis
Binomial name
Eupithecia yelchoensis
Rindge, 1987[1]

Eupithecia yelchoensis is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the regions of Biobio (Nuble Province) and Los Lagos (Llanquihue and Paleno provinces) in Chile.[2] The habitat consists of the Northern Valdivian and Valdivian Forest Biotic provinces.

The length of the forewings is about 8.5 mm for males and 8.5โ€“9 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing in December and January.

Etymology

The specific name is based on the type locality, with the suffix -ensis added.

References

  1. ^ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997โ€“2012). "Eupithecia yelchoensis Rindge 1987". Home of Ichneumonoidea. Taxapad. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016.
  2. ^ Rindge, Frederic H., 1987, The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 186 (3): 269-363.