Sericulture

Tussar silk, also known as wild silk, is produced by the silkworm \textit{Antheraea paphia}. It is valued for its rich texture and natural gold color.
- \textit{Bombyx mori} produces mulberry silk.
- \textit{Antheraea asamensis} and \textit{Antheraea pernyi} produce other varieties of wild silk.

The adult Bombyx mori, commonly known as the mulberry silkworm, has a life span of about 10 days. During this short adult phase, the moth focuses on reproduction and does not feed.