Glyphipterix cyanophracta
2 A Sedge moth or Gem moth (Glyphypterigidae at Guthega, NSW
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| Glyphipterix cyanophracta | WendyEM | 21 Feb 2026 | |
| Glyphipterix cyanophracta | ibaird | 21 Feb 2026 | |
| Glyphipterix (genus) | Harrisi | 20 Feb 2026 | |
| Unverified | Harrisi | 20 Feb 2026 |
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4 comments
21 Feb 2026
The detail visible in the second image suggested G. cyaniphracta. Google Lens also suggested this ID. A side-on view usually helps with these , if possible. Also seen in an unequivaocal alpine setting, which supports the ID. See other recent sighting:-
Glyphipterix cyanophracta (A Sedge moth 0r Gem moth (Glyphypterigidae)#:~:text=Species%20information%20*%20Glyphipterix%20cyanophracta%20Scientific%20name.,moth%200r%20Gem%20moth%20(Glyphypterigidae%20Common%20name.
But it also has been recorded at Black mountain,
https://moths.csiro.au/species_taxonomy/glyphipterix-cyanophracta/
Glyphipterix cyanophracta (A Sedge moth 0r Gem moth (Glyphypterigidae)#:~:text=Species%20information%20*%20Glyphipterix%20cyanophracta%20Scientific%20name.,moth%200r%20Gem%20moth%20(Glyphypterigidae%20Common%20name.
But it also has been recorded at Black mountain,
https://moths.csiro.au/species_taxonomy/glyphipterix-cyanophracta/
Location information
- Coordinates 148.376739-36.377985
- Maps Kosciuszko National Park
- Places Guthega, NSW
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 14 Feb 2026 02:44 PM Recorded on
- Harrisi Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- Australian Moths visiting Flowers Harrisi NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Glyphipterix cyanophracta Featured
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
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