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Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis

(Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis)

Description

Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis is a moth of the family Glyphipterigidae. It is known from Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have forewings that are black with two white bands. The hindwings are plain brown.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Glyphipterigidae
Genus:Glyphipterix
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