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Mulberry Family (Moraceae)
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Silk From A Larva That Eats Mulberry Leaves

All Photos Taken By Elaine M. Armstrong In Thailand

Silkworm moth larvae (Bombyx mori) feeding on mulberry leaves.

Mature silkworm moth larvae spinning cocoons of silk.

Close-up view of larvae spinning silk cocoons.

Completed cocoons made by silkworm moth larvae.

Two color variations in silkworm cocoons.

Unravelling silk strands from cocoons boiled in water.

Winding silk strands into spools.

Weaving strands of silk thread into cloth.

Beautiful colors of silk cloth for sale in a shop in Thailand.


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