Glyphipterix montisella
Chambers, 1875
sedge moth
Glyphipterix montisella is a of sedge moth described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1875. It belongs to the Glyphipterigidae, a group of small often associated with sedges and related plants. The species occurs in western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glyphipterix montisella: /ɡlɪˈfɪptɛrɪks mɒnˈtɪsɛlə/
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Distribution
Western North America: Colorado, Arizona, and California in the United States; Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1875. The epithet 'montisella' (Latin diminutive of 'mons', mountain) may refer to montane preferences, though this has not been formally documented.