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Glyphipterigidae
The Glyphipterigidae are a family of small moths commonly known as sedge moths, as the larvae of many species feed on sedge The Cyperaceae are a family of graminoid (grass-like), monocotyledonous flowering plants known as sedges. The family is large, with some 5,500 known species described in about 90 genera, the largest being the "true sedges" genus ''Carex'' wit ...s and rushes. More than 500 species have been described in the family. Characters The moths have a wingspan of 7 to 16 millimeters.They have a slender and elongated body. The fore wings are narrow to wide and are two to four times longer than wide. They have 13 veins; with 2 anal veins (1b and 1c).The hind wings are frayed and have a similar width to the front wings. The hindwings have well developed neuration; 7–10 veined either with no or 3 anal veins (1a,1b and 1c).There are some species that have metallic shiny wings or metallic patterns on the wings (often metallic crescent markings along the costa and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taeniostolella
''Taeniostolella'' is a monotypic moth genus in the sedge moth family (Glyphipterigidae). The genus was described by Thomas Bainbrigge Fletcher in 1940. Its only species, ''Taeniostolella celophora'', was described by Edward Meyrick in 1920, and it is found in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... References Moths described in 1920 Glyphipterigidae Monotypic moth genera {{Glyphipterigidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abrenthia
''Abrenthia'' is a genus of Glyphipterigidae (sedge moths). It was described by August Busck in 1915, and contains only one species ''Abrenthia cuprea''. This species is found in North America, including Florida, Illinois and Iowa. The wingspan is 9–12 mm. Adults have an orange head with black antennae. The forewings are dark metallic blue to greenish blue without markings. The hindwings are grey. There is probably one generation per year. Adults have been recorded from mid-to late June. See also * List of butterflies of North America This list contains links to lists with the common and scientific names of butterflies of North America north of Mexico. * List of butterflies of North America (Papilionidae), Papilionidae: swallowtails and parnassians (40 species) ** List of butte ... * Lists of moths References External links "''Abrenthia cuprea'' Busck 1915" ''Insecta.pro''. Retrieved February 4, 2020. "Caught Between the Pages: Treasures from the Franclemont Collecti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anacampsiodes
The Glyphipterigidae are a family of small moths commonly known as sedge moths, as the larvae of many species feed on sedges and rushes. More than 500 species have been described in the family. Characters The moths have a wingspan of 7 to 16 millimeters.They have a slender and elongated body. The fore wings are narrow to wide and are two to four times longer than wide. They have 13 veins; with 2 anal veins (1b and 1c).The hind wings are frayed and have a similar width to the front wings. The hindwings have well developed neuration; 7–10 veined either with no or 3 anal veins (1a,1b and 1c).There are some species that have metallic shiny wings or metallic patterns on the wings (often metallic crescent markings along the costa and inner margin of the forewings). The antennae are half as long, to the same length as the front wings. In addition to the compound eyes, the moths also have ocelli. Their maxillary palpi may be well developed or strongly regressed, the proboscis is fully ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circica
''Circica'' is a genus of sedge moths. It is mostly treated as a synonym of '' Glyphipterix'', but is considered valid by some authors.A World Catalog of Genera Associated with the Glyphipterigidae auctorum (Lepidoptera) Species * '' Circica cionophora'' * '' Circica xestobela'' References External links ''Circica'' at Zipcodezoo.com''Circica'' at Global Species Glyphipterigidae {{Glyphipterigidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cotaena
''Cotaena'' is a genus of sedge moths originally described by Francis Walker in 1865. Taxonomy The genus was originally described in the Aegeriidae (=Sesiidae), transferred to the Heliodinidae by Edward Meyrick, to the Schreckensteiniidae by Thomas Bainbrigge Fletcher, to the Heliodinidae by Clas Michael Naumann and finally to the Glyphipterigidae The Glyphipterigidae are a family of small moths commonly known as sedge moths, as the larvae of many species feed on sedge The Cyperaceae are a family of graminoid (grass-like), monocotyledonous flowering plants known as sedges. The family ... by John B. Heppner and W. Donald Duckworth. Species *'' Cotaena magnifica'' Sohn & Heppner, 2015 (from Brazil) *'' Cotaena mediana'' Walker, 1864 (Amazon basin) *'' Cotaena plenella'' (Busck, 1914) (from Panama) *'' Cotaena phlegyropa'' (Meyrick, 1915) (from Guyana and French Guiana) *'' Cotaena tchalla'' Sohn & Heppner, 2015 (from Brazil) References Sohn & Heppner, 2015. Two new Speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toxopeia
''Toxopeia demodes'' is a species of sedge moth, and the only species in the genus ''Toxopeia''. It was described by Alexey Diakonoff in 1955. It is found in New Guinea New Guinea (; Hiri Motu Hiri Motu, also known as Police Motu, Pidgin Motu, or just Hiri, is a language of Papua New Guinea, which is spoken in surrounding areas of Port Moresby (Capital of Papua New Guinea). It is a simplified version of .... References Moths described in 1955 Glyphipterigidae {{Glyphipterigidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernolytis
''Ernolytis chlorospora'' is a species of sedge moth, and the only species in the genus ''Ernolytis''. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1922. It is found in Fiji Fiji ( , ,; fj, Viti, ; Fiji Hindi: फ़िजी, ''Fijī''), officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists .... References Moths described in 1922 Glyphipterigidae {{Glyphipterigidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetracmanthes
''Tetracmanthes astrocosma'' is a moth in the family Glyphipterigidae. It is known from South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countri .... References Endemic moths of South Africa Glyphipterigidae Moths of Africa {{Glyphipterigidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sericostola
''Sericostola'' is a genus of sedge moths described by Edward Meyrick in 1927. Taxonomy The genus was included in the Plutellidae The Plutellidae are a family of moths commonly known as the diamondback moths, named after the diamondback moth (''Plutella xylostella'') of European origin. It was once considered to have three subfamilies: Plutellinae, Praydinae, and Scythropi ... by Fletcher in 1929 but was transferred to the Glyphipterigidae by John B. Heppner in 1984. Species * '' Sericostola rhodanopa'' * '' Sericostola semibrunnea'' References External links ''Sericostola'' at Global Species Glyphipterigidae {{Glyphipterigidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhabdocrates
''Rhabdocrates sporomantis'' is a species of sedge moth, and the only species in the genus ''Rhabdocrates''. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1931. It is found in Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Fi .... References Moths described in 1931 Glyphipterigidae {{Glyphipterigidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phalerarcha
''Phalerarcha chrysorma'' is a species of sedge moth, and the only species in the genus ''Phalerarcha''. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1913. It is found in Guyana Guyana ( or ), officially the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern mainland of South America. Guyana is an indigenous word which means "Land of Many Waters". The capital city is Georgetown. Guyana is bordered by the .... References Moths described in 1913 Glyphipterigidae {{Glyphipterigidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pantosperma
''Pantosperma holochalca'' is a species of sedge moth, and the only species in the genus ''Pantosperma''. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1888. It is found in New Zealand New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count .... References Moths described in 1888 Glyphipterigidae Moths of New Zealand Endemic fauna of New Zealand Taxa named by Edward Meyrick Monotypic moth genera Endemic moths of New Zealand {{Glyphipterigidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |