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Tasar Silk Moth

Antheraea paphia

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Description:

Antheraea paphia, known as the South India small tussore, the tasar silkworm and vanya silkworm is a species of moth of the family Saturniidae found in India and Sri Lanka.

Habitat:

backyard grassland area

Notes:

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Reference Links:

Antheraea paphia - Wikipedia

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