Anaphe Silkworm

Anaphe Silkworm
ANAPHE SILKWORM
A genus of silkworm found in Uganda and other parts of Africa. Feeds on the leaves of a species of fig tree. The nest and cocoons, which are formed in considerable numbers, are used for waste silk. In Southern Nigeria, Anaphe silk is used by the natives in conjunction with cotton for making the so-called "Soyan" cloth.

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