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Eupithecia concepcion

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Eupithecia concepcion
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E. concepcion
Binomial name
Eupithecia concepcion
Rindge, 1991[1]

Eupithecia concepcion is a moth in the Geometridae family. It is found the Region of Biobio (Concepcion Province) in Chile.[2] The habitat consists of the Northern Valdivian Forest Biotic Province.

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

  1. ^ Taxapad
  2. ^ Rindge, F.H., 1991: The Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Chile. 2. American Museum novitates 3020: 1-14. Full article: [1].