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Antheraea

Antheraea

9.9
A type of large moth whose caterpillar makes high-quality silk
  • noun
  • /ˌænθəˈriːə/
  • Specialized
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  • In India, the Antheraea genus includes the muga silkworm, valued for its golden silk.

Examples

  • The larvae of Antheraea are cultivated for the production of tussah silk.

  • Many farmers raise Antheraea for silk production.

  • Researchers study Antheraea to improve silk quality and yield.

  • The Antheraea moth is known for its stunning wings.

  • In India, the Antheraea genus includes the muga silkworm, valued for its golden silk.

  • The larvae of Antheraea are cultivated for the production of tussah silk.

  • Many farmers raise Antheraea for silk production.

Compounds

Antheraea pernyi
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Chinese moth that makes brown silk used for cloth

Antheraea polyphemus
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large North American moth with yellow-brown wings and big round eye marks on the back of its wings

Surface Forms

Antheraea singular
Antheraeas plural

Etymology

Antheraea probably comes from the Greek anthera (from anthos) meaning 'flower'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine these silk moths with soft, flower-like patterns and a close link to plants, so the name connects the moths to 'flowers' and their natural world.