We now believe a submission we originally identified as Antheraea mylitta is actually Antheraea paphia. From Wordnik.com. [What's That Bug?] Reference
Antheraea paphia from India, not Antheraea yamamai or Antheraea mylitta. From Wordnik.com. [What's That Bug?] Reference
It is obtained from semi-domesticated multivoltine silkworm, Antheraea assamensis. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Tasar silk is generated by the silkworm, Antheraea mylitta which mainly thrive on the food plants Asan and Arjun. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
There are several Giant Silkmoths in the genus Antheraea that are found in India, and your moth most closely resembles the Tasar Silkmoth, Antheraea mylitta. From Wordnik.com. [What's That Bug?] Reference
This large moth from the lowland forests of India and Burna is related to our polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus), the most common giant silk moth in Houston. From Wordnik.com. [Museum Blogs] Reference
Muga Silk Moth - Antheraea assamensis. From Wordnik.com. [Museum Blogs] Reference
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