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Borocera madigascariensis cocoon The cocoons of the tapia silkworm Borocera madagascariensis are collected from the Uapaca bojeri, Phyllanthaceae or Tapia trees. In local Malagasy culture, the silk is traditionally used for burial shrouds. In addition, the wild silk has a local market importance.<br /> Borocera madigascariensis,Cocoon,Geotagged,Isalo National Park,Madagascar,Spring,silk Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Borocera madigascariensis cocoon

The cocoons of the tapia silkworm Borocera madagascariensis are collected from the Uapaca bojeri, Phyllanthaceae or Tapia trees. In local Malagasy culture, the silk is traditionally used for burial shrouds. In addition, the wild silk has a local market importance.

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The Borocera madigascariensis

Borocera madigascariensis is lappet moth that occurs in Madagascar.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Gary Yong Gee

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Uploaded Apr 15, 2020. Captured Sep 24, 2019 10:20 in Ihosy, Madagascar.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/14.0
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO640
  • 120mm

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