Silkworm moth drawing

The Domestic Silk Moth (Bombyx mori) is a moth related to the wild silk moth. The silkworm is the caterpillar of the Silk Moth. While the species is native to China, it has been introduced throughout the world, and with complete domestication, it is no longer found in the wild. Downloads online #insects #arthropods #invertebrates #animals

Part 1: The forms and fine structure of the adult wing scales, a subject studied by Leeuwenhoek

Little sketch for my little pet.

A black and white moth, drawn using fineliners.

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. A silkworm's preferred food is white mulberry leaves, though they may eat other mulberry species and

While some people hate and even fear moths I find them rather amazing and would like to try and change peoples views on these unusual creatures.

A mulberry silk is the combination of proteins that the silkworms use to spin a protective cocoon, mulberry silk is known as Natural Silk.

Bombyx mori