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Meanings
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Chinese oak silkmoth; Chinese oak silkworm; Chinese oak tussar moth
Refers to the moth species Antheraea pernyi, known for producing tussar silk. Used in entomology and sericulture.
The Chinese oak silkmoth feeds on sawtooth oak leaves.
High-quality silk can be obtained from the cocoons of the Chinese oak silkmoth.