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[[File:Anth.mylitta_1up_Irene.jpg|thumb|Indian tropical tasar
[[File:Anth.mylitta_1up_Irene.jpg|thumb|Indian tropical tasar silk moth]]
 
silk moth]]
== 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.


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Latest revision as of 15:38, 1 July 2022

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.