Eupithecia atacama explained

Eupithecia atacama is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the regions of Antofagasta (Antofagasta Province) and Atacama (Huasco Province) in Chile.[1] The habitat consists of the North Coast and Intermediate Desert Biotic Provinces.

The length of the forewings is about 8.5–9 mm for males and 8.5–10 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing in September, October and November.

Notes and References

  1. , 1987, The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 186 (3): 269-363.