Malacosoma franconicum
Malacosoma franconicum | |
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Adult male | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lasiocampidae |
Genus: | Malacosoma |
Species: | M. franconicum |
Binomial name | |
Malacosoma franconicum (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)[1] | |
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Malacosoma franconicum 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.
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caterpillar
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Femalle - Both sides MHNT
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