Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis

Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis is a moth of the family Glyphipterigidae. It is known from Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Glyphipterigidae
Genus: Glyphipterix
Species:
G. chrysoplanetis
Binomial name
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis
(Meyrick, 1880)[1]
Synonyms
  • Glyphipteryx chrysoplanetis Meyrick, 1880

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have forewings that are black with two white bands. The hindwings are plain brown.[2]

References
  1. Australian Faunal Directory
  2. lepidoptera.butterflyhouse
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