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Eupithecia persidis

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Eupithecia persidis
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E. persidis
Binomial name
Eupithecia persidis
Mironov & Ratzel, 2012[1][failed verification]

Eupithecia persidis is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in Iran (Mazandaran).[2] The habitat consists of mountainous steppe with feather grass.

The wingspan is 16.5–19 mm (0.65–0.75 in). The forewings are pale grey with a soft yellowish tinge and blackish grey transverse lines. The hindwings are slightly paler, pale grey with blackish grey transverse lines.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Persidis (from persis) an old Greek word from Pārs (Arabian Fārs), meaning homeland of the Persian people.

References

  1. ^ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Eupithecia Curtis 1825". Home of Ichneumonoidea. Taxapad. Archived from the original on August 11, 2018.
  2. ^ Mironov, V. & U. Ratzel, 2012: New species of the genus Eupithecia Curtis (Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Larentii-nae) from Iran. Zootaxa 3580: 56-68. Abstract: [1]