Franzdanielia

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
  • Cossus likiangi Daniel, 1940
  • Holcocerus likiangi

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

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.[2]

References


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