List of moths of Australia (Glyphipterigidae) facts for kids

Did you know that Australia is home to many unique insects, including tiny moths? This page is all about the amazing Australian moths that belong to a special group called the Glyphipterigidae family. Think of a family like a big group of relatives who share similar features! This list will help you discover some of these cool moths and is part of a bigger collection of all the moths found in Australia.

Discovering Australian Glyphipterigidae Moths

These moths are often quite small, but they can be very colourful and interesting. They are found in many different parts of Australia, from sunny coastal areas to cooler inland regions.

What are Glyphipterigidae Moths?

Glyphipterigidae moths are a family of tiny moths, often called "sedge moths" or "grass moths." They usually have shiny, metallic-looking wings that can be very pretty. Many of them have special patterns or spots that help them blend in with their surroundings or even warn predators. These moths are usually active during the day, which is a bit unusual for moths, as most moths fly at night!

Where Do They Live in Australia?

You can find Glyphipterigidae moths all over Australia. They live in various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even your backyard! Their caterpillars often feed inside the stems or leaves of plants like grasses and sedges. This is why they are sometimes called "sedge moths."

A List of Australian Glyphipterigidae Species

Here is a list of some of the Glyphipterigidae moth species that have been found in Australia. Each one has its own unique name and story!

• Carmentina pyristacta (Turner, 1913)
• Glyphipterix acinacella (Meyrick, 1882)
• Glyphipterix actinobola (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix amblycerella (Meyrick, 1882)
• Glyphipterix anaclastis (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix argyrelata (Turner, 1932)
• Glyphipterix argyrosema (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix argyrotoxa (Turner, 1913)
• Glyphipterix asteriella (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix autopetes (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix callicrossa (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix calliscopa (Lower, 1905)
• Glyphipterix chalcodaedala (Turner, 1913)
• Glyphipterix chalcostrepta (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix cometophora (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix cyanochalca (Meyrick, 1882)
• Glyphipterix cyanophracta (Meyrick, 1882)
• Glyphipterix deuterastis (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix drosophaes (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix euthybelemna (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix gemmipunctella (Walker, 1869)
• Glyphipterix gonoteles (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix gypsonota (Turner, 1927)
• Glyphipterix halimophila (Lower, 1893)
• Glyphipterix haplographa (Turner, 1927)
• Glyphipterix harpogramma (Turner, 1913)
• Glyphipterix holodesma (Meyrick, 1882)
• Glyphipterix hyperlampra (Turner, 1913)
• Glyphipterix iometalla (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix isozela (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix lamprocoma (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix lamprosema (Turner, 1926)
• Glyphipterix leucocerastes (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix leucoplaca (Turner, 1913)
• Glyphipterix macrantha (Lower, 1905)
• Glyphipterix macraula (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix marmaropa (Turner, 1913)
• Glyphipterix mesaula (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix meteora (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix metronoma (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix orthomacha (Meyrick, 1920)
• Glyphipterix palaeomorpha (Meyrick, 1880)
• Glyphipterix parazona (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix perimetalla (Lower, 1905)
• Glyphipterix pharetropis (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix phosphora (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix platydisema (Lower, 1893)
• Glyphipterix polychroa (Lower, 1897)
• Glyphipterix polyzela (Meyrick, 1920)
• Glyphipterix protomacra (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix pyrophora (Turner, 1913)
• Glyphipterix rhanteria (Turner, 1913)
• Glyphipterix sabella (Newman, 1856)
• Glyphipterix tetrasema (Meyrick, 1882)
• Glyphipterix trigonaspis (Meyrick, 1907)
• Glyphipterix triplaca Meyrick, 1913