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Franzdanielia

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Cossidae

Rank
  
Genus

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Species
  
F. likiangi

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

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.

References

Franzdanielia Wikipedia