Glyphipterix cyanophracta

1 A Sedge moth or Gem moth (Glyphypterigidae at Wilsons Valley, NSW

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Glyphipterix cyanophracta 19 Feb 2026 ibaird
Glyphipterix cyanophracta 19 Feb 2026 WendyEM
Glyphipterix (genus) 19 Feb 2026 Miranda

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WendyEM wrote:
   19 Feb 2026
Glyphipterix cyanophracta
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=324048
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/taxa/1282965-Glyphipterix-cyanophracta
ibaird wrote:
   19 Feb 2026
Excellent photos, apparently as good as any online eleswhere I can find. i agree its the closest match that i too can find, but there are few good examples from life online to comapre it with.
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • True Insect on a flower

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