| 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 |
| 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.
Caterpillar
Female - both sides - MHNT
References
- ↑ 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.
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