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Epipristis pullusa

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Geometridae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Epipristis

Epipristis pullusa is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in China (Henan).

The length of the forewings is 17.5–18 mm for males and 19.5–20 mm for females. The wings are pale greenish brown, diffused with blackish scales.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin word pullus (meaning dark-colored or blackish).

References

Epipristis pullusa Wikipedia