Glyphipterix circumscriptella
Common NameGlyphipterix circumscriptella
Scientific NameGlyphipterix circumscriptella
FamilyGlyphipterigidae
SubfamilyGlyphipteriginae
Wingspan (mm)9
Primary Colorsbrown, white, iridescent blue, black
HabitatGrassy areas, meadows, open woodlands, damp areas near rushes
Geographic RangeEurope (including British Isles)
Host PlantsJuncus (rushes)
Flight PeriodMay to July (sometimes a partial second generation in August)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, boring into the stems or seeds of rushes. Pupation typically occurs within the host plant stem or in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the metallic bronze forewings with a distinct white costal streak and the iridescent blue/purple/green scales with fine black and white lines on the hindwing fringe. Its small size and association with rushes are also key indicators.
Description
A small, slender moth with metallic bronze-brown forewings featuring a prominent white costal streak. The hindwings are dark with iridescent scales and fine black and white markings near the termen.
