Glyphipterix acinacella

A Gem moth (Gliphypterigidae) at Majura, ACT

Glyphipterix acinacella at Majura, ACT - 26 Oct 2023
Glyphipterix acinacella at Majura, ACT - 26 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Glyphipterix acinacella 27 Oct 2023 ibaird
Glyphipterix acinacella 27 Oct 2023 donhe
Glyphipterix (genus) DUPL 26 Oct 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 26 Oct 2023 abread111

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4 comments

ibaird wrote:
   26 Oct 2023
I think there is a good chane this is Glyphypterix acinacella, see here
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/glyp/acinacella.html
ibaird wrote:
   27 Oct 2023
A new species for CNM.
Bold Systems 4 confirms this species has been recorded in the ACT.
abread111 wrote:
   27 Oct 2023
I did not know it was there when I took the photos of the flowers... Barbara
abread111 wrote:
   27 Oct 2023
Perhaps us moderators need some training in how to use Bold Systems 4 - its something I have not come across previously.

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  • Linum marginale Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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