Abstract
Mated female eri silkmoths, Samia ricini Donovan were tied on numberd Kharika and kept in four environments viz. I (continuous 24 h dark), II (continuous 24 h light), III (alternate scoto, 12 h- photo, 12 h period)
and IV (control) at 27.5ºC-28.5ºC temperature and 60-70% R.H. It was observed that females laid maximum eggs in environmental condition I. In condition II, eggs were laid minimum and in irregular fashion, than conditions I, III and control.
