Langsdorfia franckii
Names
| English | — |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Polilla cara de elefante |
| Chinese | — |
| Sranan Tongo | kapelka (general name for the group) |
| Scientific name | Langsdorfia franckii Hübner, 1824 |
About this species
Langsdorfia franckii is a moth of the family Cossidae. It is native to Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. It was researched for introduction in Hawaii to control Lantana, but no releases have been made.
The larvae feed on the stems and roots of Lantana species, including Lantana scorta. The larvae are about 50 mm long and red. They have a strong persistent odor when injured.
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Langsdorfia franckii is een vlinder uit de familie van de houtboorders (Cossidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1824 door Hübner.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cossidae |
| Genus | Langsdorfia |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
