Eupithecia maule explained

Eupithecia maule is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in the regions of Antofagasta (Antofagasta Province) and Maule (Cauquenes Province) in Chile.[1] The habitat consists of the Northern Coast and the Central Valley biotic provinces.

The length of the forewings is about 8 mm for both males and females. Adults have been recorded on wing in October and January.

Etymology

The specific name is based on the type locality.

Notes and References

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