Moth Photographers Group – Glyphipterix powelli

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Glyphipterigidae

36a0192 – 2338.1 Glyphipterix powelli Heppner, 1985

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Distribution Data for Glyphipterix powelli

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Distribution:	Ssp. powelli: coastal CA; ssp. jucunda: WA.
Larva and Host Plants:	Host familiy: Ericaceae Urticaceae. Host genera: Urtica Vaccinium. (Kimberley & Douglas 2025)
Similar Species:	Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:	powelli Heppner, 1985 (Glyphipterix) - MONA 1983: [NEW]; Holotype: Dune Lakes, San Luis Obispo Co., CA. jucunda Heppner, 1985 (Glyphipterix); Holotype: Pullman, [Whitman Co.], WA.
Taxonomic Notes:	Glyphipterix powelli Heppner, 1985, n. sp., Fauna and Flora Handbook #1.

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
Heppner, J.B., 1985. The Sedge Moths of North America (Lepidoptera: Glyphipterigidae). Fauna and Flora Handbook #1, 272 pages.
Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 11.30m; p. 108. Book Review and ordering
Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
Species Page at iNaturalist

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