Silkworm: Bombyx mori

Bombyx mori, commonly known as the domestic silk moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Bombycidae. It is the closest relative of Bombyx mandarina, the wild silk moth. Silkworms are the larvae of silk moths. The silkworm is of particular economic value, being a primary producer of silk. The silkworm 's preferred food are the leaves of white mulberry, though they may eat other species of mulberry, and even leaves of other plants. Domestic silk moths are entirely dependent on humans ... 1.1 INTRODUCTION In the earlier units, you have learnt about cultivation of the food plants of different silkworms. In this unit, you will be learning about different kinds of silkworms like mulberry, tasar, eri and muga, reared in our country and their lifecycle, the way in which they are classified, etc. This unit also explains the stages attained by the silkworm during its life cycle, its duration, morphology etc. 8 Types of silkworm breeds and species. Learn about the types of silkworms that exist, including the domestic silkworm moth, Chinese oak tussar moth, Eri silkmoth, ailanthus silkmoth and more. Species: B. mori The Silkworm , Bombyx mori produces the silk of commercial importance. It is the caterpillar of a moth whose cocoon is used to make silk. This insect is also called the silkworm -moth and the mulberry silkworm . Male and female moths are flightless and lack functional mouth parts. The moths differ in morphological features. The female has a larger abdomen whereas the male has a much larger pair of antennae. The life cycle of Bombyx mori demonstrates the most advanced form of ...