Silk worm colony in the spring


Silk worm colony in the spring






The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of the domesticated silk moth, Bombyx mori
 (Latin: "silkworm of the mulberry tree"). It is an economically important insect, being a primary producer of silk.
The silkworm (Bombyx mori) is the larva or caterpillar of a moth. Silk has been made for at least 5000 years in China. The moth is important because it makes the silk,
 and no longer lives in the wild. It is entirely dependent on humans. Silkworms eat mulberry leaves, and were native to northern China.
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The total life-cycle of a Silkworm ranges from 6-8 weeks. Generally, the warmer the weather, the quicker the Silkworm will complete its life-cycle.
Lava and worms‎: ‎20-33 days Eggs‎: ‎10-25 days
Moth‎: ‎5-10 days Pupa‎: ‎10-14 days
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The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of the domesticated silk moth, Bombyx mori. It is an economically important insect, being a primary producer of silk