Glyphipterix isozela

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10 A Gem moth (Gliphypterigidae) at Kosciuszko National Park

Glyphipterix isozela at Kosciuszko National Park - 22 Dec 2023 10:56 AM

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Glyphipterix isozela	donhe	23 Dec 2023
Glyphipterix isozela	ibaird	22 Dec 2023
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ibaird

22 Dec 2023

This is a new species of the Glyphipyerix (genus) for this Canberra Naturemapr region if confirmed.
With apparently 56 named species in the genus there is apparently plenty of scope to photograph more such species.
The equisite purple iridescent highlights are a feature of this species. Records online so far seem to be mainly from Victoria near Melbourne, but it is also known to occur in Tasmania and NSW. Excellent photos.
See also at: https://moths.csiro.au/species_taxonomy/glyphipterix-isozela/

Miranda

22 Dec 2023

@ibaird thank you! It was certainly beautiful to see, great to hear it's potentially a new one for Canberra Naturemapr.

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Location information

Coordinates 148.543236 -36.340414
Altitude 1354.0m
Maps Kosciuszko National Park
Places Wilsons Valley, NSW

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
22 Dec 2023 10:56 AM Recorded on
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5mm to 12mm Animal size

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Species information

Glyphipterix isozela Scientific name
A Gem moth (Gliphypterigidae) Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
1354m Recorded at altitude
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