Glyphipterix bifasciata

(Glyphipterix bifasciata)

Description

Glyphipterix bifasciata is a species of sedge moth in the genus Glyphipterix. It was described by Walsingham in 1881. It is found in North America, including Washington, California and British Columbia. The wingspan is about 15 mm.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Glyphipterigidae

Genus:Glyphipterix

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