Which of the following species of silkworm are found in India?

Bombyx mori

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Antheraea paphia

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Keria

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Antheraea paphia
The South India small tussore (Antheraea paphia) is a moth of the Saturniidae family found in India. The larvae feed on several trees such as Anogeissus latifolia, Terminalia tomentosa, T. arjuna, Lagerstroemia parviflora and Madhuca indica. Commonly called as "tussah silk", the moths are named tussah moths after the fabric.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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