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Malacosoma franconicum

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Species of moth

Malacosoma franconicum
Adult male
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lasiocampidae
Genus: Malacosoma
Species: M. franconicum
Binomial name
Malacosoma franconicum
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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 is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. 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. Adults are on wing from June to August.

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

  • Caterpillar Caterpillar
  • Female - both sides - MHNT Female - both sides - MHNT

References

  1. Savela, Markku (January 7, 2019). "Malacosoma franconicum (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  2. "Frankfurter Ringelspinner". Insektenbox. Retrieved February 5, 2020. (in German)
  3. "Malacosoma franconica (Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775)". Insecta.pro. Retrieved February 5, 2020.

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Taxon identifiers
Malacosoma franconicum


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