Tasar Silk-Moth COCOONS (Antheraea mylitta) Batch:5 Cocoons is a striking butterfly belonging

is a striking butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae

hiding from predators

and cocoons overwintering - somewhat unusual for Caligula species which often overwinter in the egg stage

which is a characteristic feature of many species in the Heliconius genus

Tasar Silk-Moth COCOONS (Antheraea mylitta) Batch:5 Cocoons is a striking butterfly belongingCare guides for Antheraea can be found here. This is a large, colourful silk moth native to regions of India where it is farmed for silk. Its wingspan can range up to 17cm, with females having particularly bright and well marked wings. Males are smaller with narrower windows in the wings. Both sexes can vary dramatically in colour, occurring in shades of yellow, orange, brown, grey, or a mixture of these. They are short lived, being Silk moths and