Eupithecia juntasae

Eupithecia juntasae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Eupithecia
Species: E. juntasae
Binomial name
Eupithecia juntasae
Rindge, 1991[1]

Eupithecia juntasae is a moth in the Geometridae family. It is found the Region of Coquimbo (El Qui Province) in Chile.[2] The habitat consists of the Coquimban Desert Biotic Province.

The length of the forewings is about 10.5 mm for females. The forewings are dark grey. The hindwings are greyish white anteriorly, becoming dark grey distally. Adults have been recorded on wing in October.

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: .
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