Species of silkworm

Common name Scientific name Races Remark
Mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori CB & BV  
Muga silkworm Antheraea assamensis    
Eri silkworm Philosamia ricini    
Tasar silkworm Antheraea mylitta D. Daba, Raily  

Package of Practices of Mulberry Sericulture for Eastern and North Eastern Region, Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute, Berhampore, West Bengal.