Original Research Article I Volume 4 I Issue 1 I 2016

Ziziphus jujuba - a potential host of tropical Tasar silkworm Antheraea mylitta - Kolhapurensis (Kavane) (Lepidoptera-Saturniidae) under Western Maharashtra condition

Kavane R. P.

Biolife; 2016, 4(1), pp 136-140

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7313020

Abstract:

The rearing of tasar silkworm, Antheraea mylitta kolhapurensis on the leaves of Ziziphus jujuba (Ber) reared under indoor rearing condition for the first time in India. It is a small deciduous tree or shrub reaching a height of 5–12 mt. (16–39 ft), usually with thorny branches. The leaves are shiny-green, ovate-acute, 2– 6.5 cm. (0.79–2.76 in) wide and 1–3 cm (0.39–1.18 in) broad, with three conspicuous veins at the base, and a finely toothed margin.

Keywords:

Indoor rearing, Tasar silkworm, Antheraea mylitta kolhapurensis, Ziziphus jujuba (Ber)

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Article Dates:

Received: 7 January 2016; Accepted: 25 February 2016; Published: 4 March 2016

How To Cite:

Kavane R. P. (2022). Ziziphus jujuba - a potential host of tropical Tasar silkworm Antheraea mylitta - Kolhapurensis (Kavane) (Lepidoptera-Saturniidae) under Western Maharashtra condition. Biolife, 4(1), 136–140. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7313020

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