Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Silkworm Moth.
Silkworm Moth - as a noun
Any silkworm moth of the family saturniidae
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giant silkworm mothHypernyms (Closely Related)
saturniidsaturniid mothHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Moderate-sized asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bombycidbombycid mothHypernyms (Closely Related)
mothHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The silkworm moth is an important insect in the production of silk."
"The female silkworm moth lays eggs on mulberry leaves."
"The silkworm moth larvae spin cocoons made of silk fibers."
"The life cycle of a silkworm moth includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult."
"The silkworm moth pupa is enclosed inside the cocoon."
