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Bees, moths and wasps are insects that produce silk.
Specifically, silk production is most appreciated and exploited in terms of moths. Silk is produced during a moth's larval stage. It therefore represents the work of the moth in its caterpillar stage. Silk-producing caterpillars will be referred to as silkworms even though they are not worms.
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What insect actually creates silk?
Silk spider
Is silk a plant or animal fibre?
insect
Is the silk worm a domesticated Insect?
Yes, the silk worm is a domesticated insect primarly in china. It is also known to be used in Japan and India as well.
What is made by an insect?
Honey (bees) SIlk (silkworms)
Which insect was first domesticated by a man?
Silk Worm
Are silkworms the only insect that produces silk?
No. Even though spiders aren't insects they are arachnids and they produce silk.
What kind of animal is a silk worm?
A silkworm is the larva of the silk moth, Bombyx mori. It is a domesticated insect known for its ability to produce silk.
What part of the silkworm is used to makes silk?
Silk is made from the string that silk worms use to spin their cocoons. Once the silk worm has spun its cocoon, the worm is killed to keep it from chewing its way through the cocoon to get out. The silk is then unwound from the cocoon and used to make textiles.
How does a silk form silk?
it makes it through its body similar to how a spider makes the stuff for its web
Is a silk worm an insect?
Yes , the most common one is mullberry silkworm x
Is silk worms an insect?
Yes; it is a larva of an insect.
What larva that is an insect that often spins in a cocoon and its a 4 letter word?
moth
