Epipristis roseus
Epipristis roseus is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in China (Inner Mongolia).
| Epipristis roseus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Epipristis |
| Species: | E. roseus |
| Binomial name | |
| Epipristis roseus Expósito & H.X. Han, 2009 | |
The length of the forewings is 13.5–14.5 mm for males and 15–16 mm for females. The wings are pale brown to greyish brown, diffused with blackish and pinkish scales.[1]
Etymology
The specific name is derived from the Latin word roseus (meaning pink).
References
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- Han, H.; Expósito H., A.; Xue, D. 2009: A taxonomic study of Epipristis Meyrick, 1888 from China, with descriptions of two new species (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Geometrinae). Zootaxa, 2263: 31-41. Abstract & excerpt PDF
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