Silkworm Moth (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The silkworm moth is a moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk.
- Sericulture, the practice of breeding silkworm moths for silk production, has been a significant industry in Asia for thousands of years.
- The life cycle of the silkworm moth consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult, with the larval stage being the most critical for silk production.
- Silkworm moths are domesticated insects that have been selectively bred for their desirable traits, such as increased silk production and faster growth rates.
- The silkworm moth's unique life cycle and silk-producing abilities have made it an important insect in many cultures around the world.