Glyphipterix cyanophracta

2 A Sedge moth or Gem moth (Glyphypterigidae at Guthega, NSW

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Identification history

Glyphipterix cyanophracta	21 Feb 2026	WendyEM
Glyphipterix cyanophracta	21 Feb 2026	ibaird
Glyphipterix (genus)	20 Feb 2026	Harrisi
Unverified	20 Feb 2026	Harrisi

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4 comments

ibaird wrote:

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/

WendyEM wrote:

21 Feb 2026

Well found. Only one record on iNat. Yours is 2nd this week.

Miranda wrote:

21 Feb 2026

Haha snap @Harrisi!

Harrisi wrote:

21 Feb 2026

They're booming!!

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Sighting information

2 Abundance
14 Feb 2026 02:44 PM Recorded on
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Australian Moths visiting Flowers Harrisi NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Glyphipterix cyanophracta Featured

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size

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
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