Tussore Silkmoth mylitta cocoons

Tussore Silkmoth Antheraea mylitta India

For years this species has been difficult to obtain. A very large silkmoth, one of India’s largest, noted for its great variety of colour forms and for the cocoon which is very large, smooth and oval, a bit like a hen’s egg, and with a long silk stalk which the caterpillar spins to anchor the cocoon to the branch for the winter. This species can be a challenge to rear. The larvae feed on Oak, but they also feed on Rhus typhina, Osier Willow and undoubtedly other trees.  They need warmth and humidity. Cleanliness is essential. Mylitta emerges rather late in the season. If you can incubate them to emerge in May or June, rearing is a whole lot easier.

2 Tussore cocoons £6.95

5 Tussore cocoons £15.00

10 Tussore cocoons £20.00