Question

Castor is the host plant of
A) Antheraea mylitta
B) Antheraea assamensis
C) Philosomia ricini
D) Bombyx mori

Answer 1

Explanation:

Castor is the host plant of

A) Antheraea mylitta

B) Antheraea assamensis

C) Philosomia ricini

D) Bombyx mori

Answer 2

Castor is the host plant of Philosomia ricini.

Explanation:

Philosomia ricini is a silk worm which is used to obtain eri or Errandi silks. It feed on castor plants for its growth cycle. Thus it utilizes castor as its hosts. It is usually found in Assam and eastern part of India. The hosts of other silkworm species given in the options are as follows:

• Antheraea mylitta – Its host plants are Asan, Arjun, and Sal
• Antheraea assamensis – Its host plants are Som and Soalu
• Bombyx mori – Its host plants are M.alba, M.Indica,