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Silkworm Caterpillar

Bombyx

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Field Notes

Description:

Not a domesticated silkworm. Those, once matured, lose their ability to fly. This as seen on a night walk in the rainforest.

Species ID Suggestions

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keithp2012
Bombyx Mori is domesticated silk moth, and they don't lose their wings they are just flightless. They eat mulberry leaves.

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PublishedApril 8, 2013

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