Antheraea mylitta
Definition
Noun 1. A species of moth: Antheraea mylitta is the scientific name for a specific type of large moth, commonly known as the Tasar silkworm moth or Indian Tasar moth. It is known for producing a type of wild silk.
Usage
- is an important insect for sericulture in parts of India.
- The caterpillar of feeds on specific host plants like Terminalia and Shorea.
- Silk produced by is coarser and stronger than mulberry silk.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic and scientific contexts, the binomial name is always italicized. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.
Variants and Related Words
- Tasar silkworm (n): The common name for the larval stage of .
- Tussah silk (n) or Tasar silk (n): The type of brownish, durable silk produced by this and related moth species. (Note: "Tussah" often refers to silk from related species like as well).
Synonyms
- Indian Tasar moth
- Tasar silkworm moth
Related Terms
- Saturniidae (n): The family of moths to which belongs, often called emperor moths or giant silkworm moths.
- Wild silk (n): Silk produced by caterpillars other than the domesticated mulberry silkworm (), including silk from .
Noun
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oriental moth that produces brownish silk