Eupithecia monticolans
Eupithecia monticolans | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Clade: | Euarthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Genus: | Eupithecia |
Species: | E. monticolans |
Binomial name | |
Eupithecia monticolans Butler, 1881 | |
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Eupithecia monticolans is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was first described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1881. It is endemic to the Hawaiian islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Lanai and Hawaii, where it is widespread.
This species is extremely variable.
The larvae feed on Alphitonia ponderosa, Metrosideros, Pipturus, Railliardia and Styphelia tameiameiae.
References
- ↑ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia monticolens Butler 1881". Home of Ichneumonoidea. Taxapad. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
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External links
- Zimmerman, Elwood C. (1958). Insects of Hawaii. 7 Macrolepidoptera. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu.
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