Glyphipterix rhanteria

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Glyphipterix rhanteria
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Kingdom: Animalia
Clade: Euarthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Glyphipterigidae
Genus: Glyphipterix
Species:G. rhanteria
Binomial name
Glyphipterix rhanteria
Turner, 1913
Synonyms
  • Acrolepia honorataMeyrick, 1921
  • Glyphipterix honorata

Glyphipterix rhanteria is a species of sedge moth in the genus Glyphipterix . It was described by Alfred Jefferis Turner in 1913. [1] It is found in Australia, [2] including Queensland.

Glyphipterigidae family of insects

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.

<i>Glyphipterix</i> genus of insects

Glyphipterix is a genus of sedge moths. It was described by Hübner in 1825.

Alfred Jefferis Turner pediatrician, entomologist

Alfred Jefferis Turner was a pediatrician and noted amateur entomologist. He was the son of missionary Frederick Storrs-Turner. He introduced the use of diphtheria antitoxin to Australia in 1895. He was known by the nickname "Gentle Annie".

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References

  1. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Glyphipterix rhanteria". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum . Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  2. Australian Faunal Directory