The Bombyx mori silkmoth's cocoon is the most predictably produced source of silk fibre as a standard. Its size, quality, and tensel strength is predictable given the complete domestsication of this animal.Economically, then, this animal's cocoon is the most popular source of commercial silk.
They eat mulberry leaves.....
Caterpillars of the silkworm moth (Bombyx mori) primarily feed on mulberry leaves. These caterpillars are well-known for their role in silk production and are dependent on mulberry trees for their growth and development. Additionally, other moth species, such as certain geometrid and tussock moth caterpillars, may also feed on mulberry leaves, though they are less common.
August
mulberry tree plantation and moth growing
female moth lays the eggs on the mulberry leaves
The leaves of many trees and shrubs. They have been raised on oak, cherry, walnut, and many other species.
the altas moth
Silk fibers are obtained from the cocoon of silk larvae, larvae of the silk moth, which are spun from the cocoon into one, long thread.
The most common moth species found in North America is the cabbage looper moth.
Silk is natural, not a man-made polymer. The silk is mainly obtained from the cocoons of the Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori). When the caterpillar forms a pupae, it encases itself in a cocoon of fine silk thread. Before the adult moth emerges, the cocoon is steeped in hot water to kill the developing moth inside. The cocoon is then unravelled and is combined with several other silk threads to produce a strong silk thread that can be used to produce silk fabric.
The most common type of pale green moth is the luna moth. This is a very large moth that is often seen near lights at night.