- Malacosoma franconicum
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Malacosoma franconicum 
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]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. 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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