Glyphipterix (genus)

A sedge moth at Charleys Forest, NSW

Glyphipterix (genus) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 9 Feb 2023
Glyphipterix (genus) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 9 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Glyphipterix (genus) DUPL 20 Feb 2023 donhe
Glyphipterix (genus) DUPL 20 Feb 2023 ibaird
Glyphipterix cyanochalca 10 Feb 2023 donhe
Unidentified 10 Feb 2023 arjay

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2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   20 Feb 2023
Looking at the named species of Glyphipterix( genus) species shown on the ALA i'm not sire that the forewing markings match G. cyanochalca. I think they more closely match G. gypsonota which is shown as having been recorded in Tasmania and southern Victoria. Therefore I am suggesting Glyphipterix (genus).
arjay wrote:
   20 Feb 2023
Interesting. We have other species in the area that are only found in isolated places between here and Tasmania. Plants and considered to be remnant species. No reason why it shouldn't apply to moths as well. I used to know someone who spent some of his spare time looking for (and finding) isolated populations of butterflies.

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Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Glyphipterix (genus) Scientific name
  • A sedge moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1276.3m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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