tusser

Examples

• All

• Some regions in India rear tusser moths for their unique wild silk.

• Unlike domesticated silkworms, the tusser thrives on natural forest leaves.

• The tusser moth is known for its unique silk.

• Many tussers are raised in India for silk production.

• In India, farmers harvest silk from the tusser moth, which is known for its natural texture.

• The tusser moth is an important species in the silk industry, producing a type of silk that is sought after for its durability.

• Artisans often use tusser silk to create traditional clothing because of its rich color and strength.

Synonyms

T

tussah

vstusser

• Specialized

1 9.9

A moth that makes brownish wild silk used for clothes

is the broader term including this species and its silk variety

T

tussore

vstusser

• Indian

1 9.9

A moth from India that makes strong brown silk for cloth

is the term for the specific local silk variety from another species

A

Antheraea mylitta

vstusser

• Specialized

9.9

A moth from India that makes brown silk used for cloth

is the common English name used for that silk producing insect

T

tusseh

vstusser

• Specialized

9.9

A moth that makes brown silk used to make cloth

is the common name variant referring to the same silk producing insect

T

tussur

vstusser

• Indian

9.9

A moth that makes strong brown silk used to make cloth

is a preferred spelling variant of that common silk producing name

Surface Forms

Etymology