Glyphipterix cyanochalca

2 A sedge moth at Mongarlowe, NSW

Glyphipterix cyanochalca at Mongarlowe, NSW - 19 Mar 2022
Glyphipterix cyanochalca at Mongarlowe, NSW - 19 Mar 2022
Glyphipterix cyanochalca at Mongarlowe, NSW - 19 Mar 2022
Glyphipterix cyanochalca at Mongarlowe, NSW - 19 Mar 2022
Glyphipterix cyanochalca at Mongarlowe, NSW - 19 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Glyphipterix cyanochalca 20 Mar 2022 donhe
Glyphipterix (genus) 20 Mar 2022 ibaird
Glyphipterix cyanochalca 20 Mar 2022 ibaird
Unidentified 19 Mar 2022 LisaH

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This moth was exquisite - a delicate chocolate colour with metallic markings that glinted with the sun.

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ibaird wrote:
   20 Mar 2022
Looks most similar to G. cynachalca but there may be differences meaning its a different species.

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