Franzdanielia

Franzdanielia is a monotypic moth genus in the family Cossidae.[1] Its sole species, Franzdanielia likiangi, is found in China (Yunnan, Sichuan).[2]

Franzdanielia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Cossidae
Genus:
Franzdanielia

Yakovlev, 2006
Species:
F. likiangi
Binomial name
Franzdanielia likiangi
(Daniel, 1940)
Synonyms
  • Generic
    • Frantsdanielia Yakovlev, 2007
  • Specific
    • Cossus likiangi Daniel, 1940
    • Holcocerus likiangi
    • Frantsdanielia likiangi Daniel, 1940

The length of the forewings is 21–24 mm. The forewings have a reticulate pattern and a narrow submarginal band of variable length. The hindwings are uniform grey. Adults are on wing from June to July.

Etymology

The genus is named in honour of Dr. Franz Daniel.[3]

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References
  1. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Frantsdanielia". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  2. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Frantsdanielia likiangi". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  3. Ревизия древоточцев рода Holcocerus Staudinger, 1884 (s. l.)


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