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Apoxyptilus anthites

(Apoxyptilus anthites)

Description

Apoxyptilus anthites is a species of moth in the family Pterophoridae. It is known to originate from Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. The wingspan is 9–11 mm. The larvae feed on the buds of Dombeya emarginata.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pterophoridae
Genus:Apoxyptilus
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