List of moths of Nepal (Bombycidae)

The following is a list of Bombycidae of Nepal. Fifteen different species are listed.

This list is primarily based on Colin Smith's 2010 "Lepidoptera of Nepal",^[1] which is based on Toshiro Haruta's "Moths of Nepal (Vol. 1-6)"^[2] with some recent additions and a modernized classification. The genus Mustilia is however placed under the family Endromidae now. ^[3]

Andraca angulata
Bivinculata kalikotei
Bombyx huttoni
Bombyx mori^[4] Note: It is an exotic species reared only for industrial purposes in silk production. It is native to China.
Ernolatia moorei
Gunda ochracea
Mustilia falcipennis
Mustilia hepatica
Mustilia phaeopera
Mustilia sphingiformis
Penicillifera lactea
Prismosticta fenestrata
Trilocha varians
Triuncina cervina

References[]

^ Smith, Colin (2010). Lepidoptera of Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal: Himalayan Nature. ISBN 978-9937-8292-0-5.
^ Haruta, Toshiro (1992,1993,1994,1995,1998,2000). Moths of Nepal- Part 1,2,3,4,5,6. Shinjuku, Tokyo: Tinea, Japan Heterocerists'Society. ISSN 0493-3168. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Zwick, Andreas; Regier, Jerome C.; Mitter, Charles; Cummings, Michael P. (2010-09-30). "Increased gene sampling yields robust support for higher-level clades within Bombycoidea (Lepidoptera)". Systematic Entomology. 36: 31–43. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3113.2010.00543.x.
^ Shrestha, J.B. (2015). "Sericulture Scenario in SAARC Region". Sericulture scenario in Nepal – a re-emerging industry for poverty alleviation in Nepal (PDF). SAARC Agriculture Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh. pp. 71–95. ISBN 978-984-33-9748-5.

[1] Smith, Colin (2010). Lepidoptera of Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal: Himalayan Nature. ISBN 978-9937-8292-0-5.

[2] Haruta, Toshiro (1992,1993,1994,1995,1998,2000). Moths of Nepal- Part 1,2,3,4,5,6. Shinjuku, Tokyo: Tinea, Japan Heterocerists'Society. ISSN 0493-3168. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[3] Zwick, Andreas; Regier, Jerome C.; Mitter, Charles; Cummings, Michael P. (2010-09-30). "Increased gene sampling yields robust support for higher-level clades within Bombycoidea (Lepidoptera)". Systematic Entomology. 36: 31–43. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3113.2010.00543.x.

[4] Shrestha, J.B. (2015). "Sericulture Scenario in SAARC Region". Sericulture scenario in Nepal – a re-emerging industry for poverty alleviation in Nepal (PDF). SAARC Agriculture Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh. pp. 71–95. ISBN 978-984-33-9748-5.

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