Moths of Southeastern Arizona:

Glyphipterigidae (Sedge Moths)

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(list preliminary and still in progress)

Last updated: 1 Feb. 2001

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Source: Heppner, John B. 1985. The sedge moths of North American. Flora and Fauna Publications, Gainesville, Florida. (Figures all species)

Species list:

  1. Glyphipterix circumscriptella apacheana Heppner 1985 [ MONA 2337 ]
      Type Location: Portal, Cochise Co, AZ
        Flight period: August
    • Glyphipterix arizonensis Heppner 1985
        Type Location: Madera Canyon, Santa Cruz Co, AZ
          Flight period: July
      • Glyphipterix roenastes Heppner 1985
          Flight period: July
            Foodplants:
            1. Juncus (Juncaceae) is suspected.
        • Glyphipterix chiricahuae Heppner 1985
            Type Location: Portal, Cochise Co, AZ
              Flight period: October to November
          • Glyphipterix melanoscirta Heppner 1985
              Type Location: Portal, Cochise Co, AZ
                Flight period: July
            • Glyphipterix santaritae Heppner 1985
                Type Location: Madera Canyon, Santa Cruz Co, AZ
                  Flight period: August

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