Glyphipterix (genus)

A sedge moth at Yarralumla, ACT

Glyphipterix (genus) at Yarralumla, ACT - 5 Nov 2024
Glyphipterix (genus) at Yarralumla, ACT - 5 Nov 2024
Glyphipterix (genus) at Yarralumla, ACT - 5 Nov 2024
Glyphipterix (genus) at Yarralumla, ACT - 5 Nov 2024
Glyphipterix (genus) at Yarralumla, ACT - 5 Nov 2024
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Identification history

Glyphipterix (genus) 8 Nov 2024 ibaird
Glyphipterix (genus) 8 Nov 2024 TimL

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User's notes

Two different Sedge moths sighted on this flower. Possibly Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis and Glyphipterix meteora. Close inspection of the moths showed pollen grains attached to them as can be seen in some of the images.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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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