Silk originates from the cocoon of the domestic silk moth. The silk moth’s larvae—silkworms—spin ... [+] these cocoons as ...

It's not a butterfly — it's a moth! Learn how to identify the promethea silk moth, a beautifully patterned backyard visitor.

In most of the insect orders, you will find creatures that can make silk. The most well-known of these is probably the ...

But why is it so expensive? Silk is the product of the domesticated silkworm, Bombyx mori. The caterpillars eat constantly. They're fed mulberry leaves five times a day. After 45 days of munching ...

Moths tend to be attracted to natural fibers like cashmere, silk, lambswool ... moth box to monitor for a possible infestation. Moths eggs are tiny—usually between 0.5 to 1.5 millimeters ...

Larvae of other ant species spin individual protective cocoons of silk. Oecophyllalarvae donate their silk to the colony. Straddling the leaf seam, an adult uses its antennae to tap the head of ...

An invasive pest that chows down on boxwood plants is expanding its range. The quarantine area is being extended to include ...