Metallic Sedge Moth
Common NameMetallic Sedge Moth
Scientific NameGlyphipterix simpliciella
FamilyGlyphipterigidae
SubfamilyN/A
Wingspan (mm)9
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, metallic silver
HabitatDamp meadows, grasslands, fens, areas with sedges and rushes
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsCarex spp., Juncus spp.
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the stems or roots of various sedges and rushes, where they feed and pupate.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the distinctive alternating black and white bands on the forewings, and the metallic sheen. It is typically found in damp, grassy habitats where its host plants grow.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its striking black and white transverse bands across the forewings, often with iridescent metallic silver or bronze markings, particularly near the wing tips.
