Genetic variation within native populations of endemic silkmoth Antheraea assamensis (Helfer) from Northeast India indicates need for in situ conservation.
A.assamensis is a phytophagous Lepidoptera from Northeast India reared on host puffy spa headband trees of Lauraceae family for its characteristic cocoon silk.Source of these cocoons are domesticated farm stocks that crash frequently and/or wild insect populations that provide new cultures.The need to reduce dependence on wild populations for cocoo