Amphisbatis

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Amphisbatis is a monotypic genus of moths belonging to the family Oecophoridae. The only species is Amphisbatis incongruella. It is found in Europe.

Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Superfamily:Gelechioidea
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Amphisbatis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Gelechioidea
Family: Oecophoridae
Genus: Amphisbatis
Species:
A. incongruella
Binomial name
Amphisbatis incongruella
Stainton, 1849
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The wingspan is about 11 mm. The moth flies from March to May depending on the location.[1]

The larvae probably feed on Calluna and Thymus species.

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