Silk produced by Antheraea mylitta is also called

Options

A. Muga silk
B. Tasar silk
C. Eri silk
D. Mysore silk

Answer

B

Explanation

Antheraea mylitta also belonging to family Saturniidae and common in India, China, and Sri Lanka. The caterpillar feeds on ber, oak, sal and fig plants. The silk produced by them is called tasar silk.