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Silkworm (LEPIDOPTERA)
Images Description
moths mating Silkworm Moths Mating
female moth Female Silkworm Moth
Depositing Eggs
young silkworms eating Young Silkworms Eating
Mulberry Leaf
nearly mature silkworm Mature Silkworm Nearly
Ready to Spin a Cocoon
and Pupate
cluster of silkworms Cluster of Silkworm
Cocoons
silkworm cocoons Silkworm Cocoons with
One Cut Open to View
Pupa
moth emerging Silkworm Moth Emerging
from Cocoon