Bombyx mori

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Or newest "pet" Puppet on my finger. She's a female silkworm moth. My mother who is a teacher grew silkworms in her class, and they all became moths, mated, laid their eggs then died. This one however didn't find a partner, so she came home with us. If they don't mate they live for about 2 weeks, although my mom has had some live for almost a month in the past. If they do mate they die the next day. They don't eat, don't fly.... a rather pitiful living being. They are bred in captivity so…

These guys are soooo cute! These are the type of moths that make silk. They can't fly, and are pretty cute to look at.

Domestic Silkmoth, Bombyx mori Photos by Nikita, Ash Bowie, and Mark Vuaran

@eyeofscience on Instagram: “Head of a silk moth with feelers and the big compbound eyes. The most famous caterpillar in the world is the silk worm (Bombyx mori). Macro photography.

A moth of a silkworm. Bombyx mori. Macro, close up. Larva or caterpillar.

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.

Macro close up view of a silk worm moth. In her wedding dress holding a bride flower.

In a previous post, Iwrote about the potential of feedingsilkworms to chickens. But how do you raise them

Photo about Domesticated Silkmoth, Bombyx mori, underside view against white background. Image of white, underneath, mori - 26423902