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Antheraea mylitta, Tasar Silkmoth

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United Kingdom

Commonly known as the Tasar or Vanya Silkmoth, this moth is native to India. As larvae, the Tasar silkworms produce Tussar silk, a type of wild silk made from Saturniid silkworms rather than domesticated silkworms (Bombyx mori).

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  • Title: Antheraea mylitta, Tasar Silkmoth
  • Subject Keywords: Insect
  • Type: Insect
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