Macro moth species possibly genus Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis

Looks like two pairs.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

I'm reasonably sure this is Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis. They look like this, occur in Australia and are known to visit this type of flower. Posted 5 years ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Ferdy, you are in the wrong job. Maybe you can become a taxonomist .Thank you. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Ha, I wish that was true. No skill involved with this one. I used the "Leps" app on my phone, it tries to automatically detect the species based on a photo. It doesn't always work, but it did this time, probably because the pattern of the moth is very clear. So that's how I got to the name. I then searched for some more reference images and distribution info to verify the result. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ernst
      
      Lion
      
      Well that sounds like fun, will see if I can get the app in Australia Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ernst
        
        Lion
        
        Got it. Posted 5 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Here's the links:
        
        iPhone:
        https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lepsnap-by-fieldguide/id1167114017
        
        Android:
        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.changetheory.lepsnap&hl=en
        
        Posted 5 years ago
      3. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Good work fellas ;P Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

What a great scene! Posted 4 years ago

The Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis

"Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis" is a moth of the family Glyphipterigidae. It is known from Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant