Eupithecia monticolans

Eupithecia monticolans
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Eupithecia
Species: E. monticolans
Binomial name
Eupithecia monticolans
Butler, 1881
Synonyms
  • Eucymatoge monticolans (Butler, 1881)
  • Eupithecia monticolens[1]

Eupithecia monticolans is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is endemic to Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Lanai and Hawaii, where it is widespread.

This species is extremely variable.

The larvae feed on Alphitonia ponderosa, Metrosideros, Pipturus, Railliardia and Styphelia tameiameiae.

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