Langsdorfia franckii
Scientific NameLangsdorfia franckii
FamilyCossidae
SubfamilyCossinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey-brown, white, orange-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil)
Host Plantsvarious woody plants and trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with peaks during warmer months
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal wood-borers, developing slowly within the trunks or branches of host trees for extended periods (often multiple years) before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its robust body, cryptic brown and grey forewing pattern with small, irregular white patches, and its characteristic Cossidae morphology (stout body, relatively small head).
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with cryptic mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring darker streaks, irregular white patches, and some orange-brown shading. The hindwings are a plainer brown, and the body is stout and hairy.
