Eupithecia vallenarensis explained

Eupithecia vallenarensis is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the regions of Atacama (Huasco Province), Coquimbo (Limari Province), Santiago (Santiago Province), Maule (Linares Province) and Biobio (Biobio Province) in Chile.[1] The habitat consists of the Intermediate Desert, Coquimban Desert, Central Valley and Northern Valdivian Forest biotic provinces.

The length of the forewings is about 8.5-9.1 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing in October, November, December 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.