No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameGlyphipterix chrysoplanetis
FamilyGlyphipterigidae
SubfamilyN/A
Wingspan (mm)8
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow, metallic blue
HabitatWetlands, damp meadows, grassy areas (associated with host plants)
Geographic RangeJapan
Host Plantssedges (Cyperaceae), rushes (Juncaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically internal feeders, boring into the stems or feeding within the flower heads of monocotyledonous plants, often pupating within the plant material.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive pattern of bright yellow bands on dark forewings, and the presence of metallic scales, especially near the wing tips.
Description
A small moth with dark brown to black forewings prominently marked with bright yellow transverse bands and iridescent metallic scales, particularly towards the wing apex.
