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The silkworm is a moth domesticated purely for silk and no longer exists in the wild. Its white larvae feed on mulberry leaves or artificial diet and spin cocoons, while the flightless, non-feeding adult lives only about a week.

迎接家蚕前需要了解的7件事

1. 1A fully domesticated insect

   The silkworm is a domesticated descendant of the wild silk moth and no longer exists in nature. Because it cannot survive without human care, keepers should be ready to provide a proper rearing environment from the start.

2. 2Larvae eat mulberry leaves or artificial diet

   The white larvae favor fresh mulberry leaves but grow just as well on artificial diet. If you plan to use mulberry leaves, make sure you can keep a steady supply of fresh ones on hand.

3. 3Five larval stages leading to a cocoon

   Larvae molt repeatedly as they grow through five stages, then finally spin their own cocoon from silk thread. They become sluggish around each molt, so it's best to observe quietly without disturbing them.

4. 4Adults cannot fly and never eat

   The emerged adult moth has wings but cannot fly, and its mouth is too reduced to feed. It lives only about a week to ten days, existing solely to reproduce before its short adult life ends.

5. 5Docile and easy to handle

   Silkworms move slowly, pose no danger to people, and produce very little odor. Their calm nature makes them well suited to anyone keeping an insect for the first time.

6. 6Keeping the enclosure clean

   Larvae leave behind uneaten food and droppings, so the container needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic. Avoiding excess humidity and ensuring some airflow helps them grow healthily.

7. 7A popular subject for observation

   Because keepers can observe the complete life cycle from egg through larva, cocoon, and moth, silkworms are also distributed for educational and feeder use. They suit anyone who wants to closely follow an insect's full development.

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Q.Can beginners keep silkworms?

A.Yes, silkworms are considered beginner-friendly. As long as you provide mulberry leaves or artificial diet and keep the container clean, they are an approachable species even for first-time insect keepers.

Q.What should I feed the adult moth?

A.Adult moths do not eat at all, since their mouths are non-functional. After emerging, they cannot fly and live only about a week to ten days, focused solely on reproduction.

Q.How long do larvae take before spinning a cocoon?

A.Larvae molt through five stages as they grow, then spin their own cocoon from silk thread. You can watch them get noticeably larger with each successive stage.

Q.How large does an adult silkworm moth get?

A.The adult moth's wingspan measures roughly 3 to 5 cm. Its body is whitish and has a plump, soft-looking appearance.

Q.Do I need a permit or registration to keep a silkworm?

A.The silkworm is not subject to CITES.

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