Domesticated Silkmoth
Common NameDomesticated Silkmoth
Scientific NameBombyx mori
FamilyBombycidae
SubfamilyBombycinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, pale brown
HabitatCaptive environments, sericulture farms
Geographic RangeGlobally in sericulture
Host Plantsmulberry
Flight PeriodYear-round in captivity; adults live 5-10 days
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (silkworm), pupa (inside a silk cocoon), and adult moth. Larvae feed exclusively on mulberry leaves and are cultivated for the silk they produce.
Identification TipsRecognizable by its pale, fuzzy appearance and often flightless nature due to domestication. Males have distinctive feathery antennae. Typically found in controlled environments related to silk production.
Description
A pale, fuzzy moth with cream to light brown wings featuring faint, wavy darker lines. It has a stout body and prominent feathery antennae.
