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Which animal produces silk?
Although silk fiber can be produced by a number of insect species (bees, wasps, spiders, etc.), silk that is sold as thread is produced exclusively by...
What are the silkworms predators?
Silkworms are part of the diets of many reptiles and amphibians, such as salamanders, frogs, toads, turtles, lizards and snakes. Some can eat up to 30...
What is the difference between silk and cotton?
Silk is naturally known for its smooth, luxurious feel, making it extremely comfortable to sleep on. Cotton is also quite light, breathable but slight...
Why do silk farmers have to kill the pupae before they transform int o adults?
Why are silk pupa killed?Why are the pupae killed inside the cocoon during extraction of the silk thread?Can you eat Silkworm pupae?Do we kill silkwo...
What animals make silk?
The ability to make silk is found someplace in most of the 26 (or so) insect orders. Larvae of many of the species of insects that have complete metam...
Where do silkmoth's live?
Although native to China, the silkworm has been introduced throughout the world and has undergone complete domestication, with the species no longer b...
What is a common name for silkworms?
Which is the most common silkworm?What is the name of silk insect?Are there silkworms in America?Are silkworms killed to make silk?Does a silkworm tu...
What happens to a silkworm after the cocoon is taken away?
Do silkworms die after spinning their cocoons?What happens to the silkworm once the Fibre is taken from cocoon?Do silkworms die after laying eggs?Do ...
What are the different types of silkmoths?
5 Silk Moths That Might be in Your BackyardLuna Moth. Found throughout the eastern United States and Canada, this silk moth's unique pale green color ...