Malacosoma franconicum
Appearance
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Malacosoma franconicum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lasiocampidae |
Genus: | Malacosoma |
Species: | M. franconicum
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Binomial name | |
Malacosoma franconicum (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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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.[1]
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.
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Caterpillar
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Female - both sides - MHNT
References
[edit]- ^ Savela, Markku (January 7, 2019). "Malacosoma franconicum (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ "Frankfurter Ringelspinner". Insektenbox. Retrieved February 5, 2020. (in German)
- ^ "Malacosoma franconica (Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775)". Insecta.pro. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
External links
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- "06745 Malacosoma franconica ([Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) - Frankfurter Ringelspinner"]. Lepiforum e.V.