Samia
Hübner, 1819
Species Guides
1- Samia cynthia(ailanthus silkmoth)
Samia is a of silk in the Saturniidae, Saturniinae. in this genus are notable for producing eri silk, a type of wild silk harvested from their cocoons. The genus includes Samia ricini, the eri silkmoth, which is cultivated in parts of India for silk production. Samia moths are large-bodied with broad wings, typical of giant silk moths.
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How to pronounce Samia: /ˈsæmɪə/
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Human Relevance
of Samia, particularly Samia ricini, are cultivated for eri silk production. Eri silk is harvested from cocoons after the has emerged, making it a "peace silk" that does not require killing the pupa. The silk is used in textiles, including traditional Assamese garments such as chaddars (shawls). Eri silk is coarser and more textured than mulberry silk from Bombyx mori. The practice of eri silk occurs primarily in rural villages in Northeast India.