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The different types of silkworms used in sericulture are:

No.

Common name

Scientific name

Belongs to Family

Feeds on

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1.

Mulberry silkworm

Bombyx mori

Bombycidae

Mulberry leaves

Gives silk of good quality called mulberry silk.

2.

Muga silkworm

Antheraea assamensis

Saturniidae

Machilus plant

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3.

Tasar silkworm

Antheraea mylitta

Saturniidae

Leaves of Oak, Sal and Fig plants.

Gives brown colour silk.

4.

Eri silkworm

Attacus riccini

Saturniidae

Castor leaves

Cocoons spun which give durable fibre.

 

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