Glyphipterix cyanochalca
2 A Sedge or Gem moth (Glyphypterigidae at Mongarlowe, NSW
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| Glyphipterix cyanochalca | donhe | 20 Mar 2022 | |
| Glyphipterix (genus) | ibaird | 20 Mar 2022 | |
| Glyphipterix cyanochalca | ibaird | 20 Mar 2022 | |
| Unverified | LisaH | 19 Mar 2022 |
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User's notes
This moth was exquisite - a delicate chocolate colour with metallic markings that glinted with the sun.
1 comment
20 Mar 2022
Looks most similar to G. cynachalca but there may be differences meaning its a different species.
Location information
- Maps Mongarlowe River
- Places Mongarlowe, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
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- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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Species information
- Glyphipterix cyanochalca Scientific name
- A Sedge or Gem moth (Glyphypterigidae Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 748m Recorded at altitude
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6 / 7
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