Eupithecia concepcion
Eupithecia concepcion is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found the Region of Biobio (Concepcion Province) in Chile.[2] The habitat consists of the Northern Valdivian Forest Biotic Province.
| Eupithecia concepcion | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Eupithecia |
| Species: | E. concepcion |
| Binomial name | |
| Eupithecia concepcion Rindge, 1991[1] | |
The length of the forewings is about 10 mm for females. The forewings are greyish brown. The hindwings are unicolorous and concolorous with the forewings. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.
Etymology
The specific name is based on the type locality.
References
- Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia concepcion Rindge 1991". Home of Ichneumonoidea. Taxapad. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016.
- Rindge, F.H., 1991: The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. 2. American Museum Novitates 3020: 1-14. Full article: .
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