Distribution
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A western species, found from extreme western AB west to Vancouver Island, north to northern BC and south to Texas. In Alberta known only from Waterton Lakes National Park (Bolte, 1990).
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General Description
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A small (1.7-2.1 cm wingspan) broad winged dark yellow-brown and grey moth. Specimens of most Eupithecia species, including maestosa, are best identified by examining the genitalia (illustrated below). The absence of a white spot in the tornal area of the forewing will separate it from the very similar Eupithecia columbiata.
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Habitat
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Frequents wooded and shrubby areas.
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Life Cycle
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Poorly known. Adults are nocturnal and come to light. The larvae have been described by McGuffin (1958). The larval host or hosts are unknown.
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