Glyphipterix acrothecta

Glyphipterix acrothecta is a species of sedge moth in the genus Glyphipterix. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1880. It is found in New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1880 and named Glyphipteryx acrothecta. In 1928 George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species under that name in his book The butterflies and moths of New Zealand. In 1988 John S. Dugdale confirmed the placement of this species in the genus Glyphipterix. The female lectotype specimen, collected at the Mount Arthur, is held at the Natural History Museum, London.

Description

Meyrick described this species as follows:

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand. As well as its type locality this species has also been observed the Canterbury Region.

Habitat

G. acrothecta inhabits open grassy hill sides.

Behaviour

Adults are on the wing in January.