1 A Sedge moth or Gem moth (Glyphypterigidae at Wilsons Valley, NSW
Identification history
| Glyphipterix cyanophracta | 19 Feb 2026 | ibaird | ||
| Glyphipterix cyanophracta | 19 Feb 2026 | WendyEM | ||
| Glyphipterix (genus) | 19 Feb 2026 | Miranda |
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2 comments
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
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.
A new species sighting for NatureMapr's Canberra and Southern Tablelands.
A new species sighting for NatureMapr's Canberra and Southern Tablelands.
Location information
- Coordinates 148.481844-36.374633
- Altitude 1664.0m
- Maps Kosciuszko National Park
- Places Wilsons Valley, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 19 Feb 2026 03:47 PM Recorded on
- Miranda Recorded by
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Collections
Miranda NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Glyphipterix cyanophracta Featured Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Additional information
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- True Insect on a flower
Species information
- Glyphipterix cyanophracta Scientific name
- A Sedge moth or Gem moth (Glyphypterigidae Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1664m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Record quality
- Images or audio
- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location
- Description
- Additional attributes