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[[File:Anth.mylitta_1up_Irene.jpg|thumb|Indian tropical
[[File:Anth.mylitta_1up_Irene.jpg|thumb|Indian tropical tasar


tasar silk moth,
silk moth]]
 
''Antheraea mylitta'']]
== Description ==
== Description ==


A protective fibrous case spun by the larvae of moths and other insects.  Cocoons provide protection during pupation.  Silk is obtained from the cocoon of silkworms.
A protective fibrous case spun by the larvae of moths and other insects.  Cocoons provide protection during pupation.  Silk is obtained from the cocoon of silkworms.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
capullo (Esp.); cocon (Ned); pop (Ned)
== Additional Images ==
<gallery>
File:Bombyx.Mori.1up_Irene.jpg|Silk moth,  ''Bombyx mori''
File:Comet.Moth_cocoon.ovr_Irene.jpg|Comet moth,  ''Argema mittrei''
</gallery>


[[Category:Materials database]]
[[Category:Materials database]]

Revision as of 13:18, 15 December 2013

Indian tropical tasar silk moth

Description

A protective fibrous case spun by the larvae of moths and other insects. Cocoons provide protection during pupation. Silk is obtained from the cocoon of silkworms.

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