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Malacosoma franconicum

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Malacosoma franconicum
Adult male
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Lasiocampidae
Genus:
Malacosoma
Species:
M. franconicum
Binomial name
Malacosoma franconicum
Synonyms
  • Bombyx franconica Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Malacosoma franconica
  • Malacosoma dorycnii (Millière, 1864)
  • Malacosoma panormitana Turati, 1909
  • Malacosoma calabricum Stauder, 1921
  • Malacosoma joannisi Viette, 1965

Malacosoma franconicum (or Malacosoma franconica ) is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found in central and southern Europe, as well as Armenia.

The wingspan is about 22 mm for males and 36 mm for females.[2] Adults are on wing from June to August.[3]

The larvae feed on Artemisia, Achillea, Plantago, Rumex species.

  • caterpillar
    caterpillar
  • Femalle - Both sides MHNT
    Femalle - Both sides MHNT

References

  1. ^ Malacosoma on funet
  2. ^ insektenbox
  3. ^ Lepidoptera.pro

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