Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis

A Sedge Moth at Cook, ACT

Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis at Cook, ACT - 29 Oct 2017
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis at Cook, ACT - 29 Oct 2017
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis at Cook, ACT - 29 Oct 2017
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis at Cook, ACT - 29 Oct 2017
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Identification history

Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis 1 Nov 2017 ibaird
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis 1 Nov 2017 GlennCocking
Glyphipterix (genus) 29 Oct 2017 ibaird
Unidentified 29 Oct 2017 CathB

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6 comments

ibaird wrote:
   29 Oct 2017
I suggest Glyphipteryx sp. but a closer look may suggest a species. Cathb, do you have any other images by any chance?
donhe wrote:
   30 Oct 2017
Looks very like Nick's photo of Glyphipterix meteora, see
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/glyp/meteora.html
even on the same flower perhaps?
ibaird wrote:
   30 Oct 2017
Agreed, G. meteora seems quite likely based on the relatively few I could see ID-d as such as photos from life on the ALA.
CathB wrote:
   30 Oct 2017
I have added two new photos taken the next day in the same area. I hope they help.
GlennCocking wrote:
   31 Oct 2017
The series of photos makes me think the light collar behind the head is wearing rather than scales. If so, it's likely another G. chrysoplanetis.
donhe wrote:
   31 Oct 2017
Good point. Nick's photo at
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/glyp/meteora.html
looks more like wearing than scales too, so that could be G. chrysoplanetis too.

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  • On Chrysocephalum apiculatum Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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