Malacosoma franconicum explained
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.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Savela . Markku . January 7, 2019 . Malacosoma franconicum (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 5, 2020.
- http://www.insektenbox.de/schmet/frarin.htm "Frankfurter Ringelspinner"
- http://insecta.pro/species/malacosoma-franconica/ "Malacosoma franconica (Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775)"
