Environment/Habitat
How long is the lifespan of a Domestic Silk Moth once it reaches Adulthood?
A.1-2 days
B. 3-5 days
C. 7-10 days
D. 2 weeks
B. 3-5 days
What is a major reason why adult domestic silk moths have lost their ability to fly?
A. They have no need to find food
B. They have heavier bodies for reproduction
C. They were selectively bred for silk production and lost flight ability
D. They rely on their cocoon for protection
C. They were selectively bred for silk production and lost flight ability
Where are about 1200 species within the family of silkmoths.
There are only 1,300 species.
Are female silk moths bigger or smaller than males?
Females are bigger than males because they need to carry eggs!
What do silk moths do?
Spin silk!
In which contry were silkworms first domesticated?
A. Japan
B. India
C. China
D. Thailand
C. China
Which of the following is a unique behavior of the domestic silk moth in adulthood?
A. Building nests
B. Feeding on leaves
C. Mating and laying eggs without eating
D. Migration
C. Mating and laying eggs without eating
The Silkmoths have two pairs of antennae.
Silkmoths only have one pair of antennae.
What is a silk moths wingspan?
3-5 cm!
How many times can silk moths mate?
Females-only once
Males-multiple times
How long does it take for a silkworm to produce its cocoon?
A. 1-3 days
B. 5-7 days
C. 2-3 weeks
D. 1 month
B. 5-7 days
How do male silk moths locate famales for mating?
A. By observing colors
B. By following phermones released by females
C. By making sounds to attract females
D. By feeding on specific plants that females are attracted to
B. By following phermones released by females
Silkmoth live about 2-3 months.
They live 42-56 days.
How do adult silk moths feed?
They don't! They have reduced mouthparts.
Can silk moths asexually reproduce?
Yes!
What do silkworms mainly feed on?
A. Oak leaves
B. Maple leaves
C. Mulberry leaves
D. Pine needles
C. Mulberry leaves
Which of the following is NOT a behavior exhibited by a domestic silk moth?
A. Producing a continuous strand of silk
B. Feeding as an adult
C. Mating in adulthood
D. Laying eggs after mating
B. Feeding as an adult
The Domestic silkmoth belongs to the Family Eukaryota
They belong to the Family Bombycidae, Eukaryota is the Domain
How does a silk moth fly?
They don't! They have been genetically modified and no longer can fly.
Can silk moths feel pain?
Yes. They are easily harmed.
Approximately how much silk can a single cocoon produce?
A. 10-15 meters
B. 50-100 meters
C. 200-300 meters
D. 500 meters
C. 200-300 meters
What behavior do silkworms exhibit to create their cocoons?
A. They chew on leaves to make a nest
B. They secrete a continuous strand of silk and spin it around themselves
C. They dig underground for protection
D. They attach leaves together with silk to hide
B. They secrete a continuous strand of silk and spin it around themselves
Do the silkmoths give us silk True or false?
False
Can you touch a silk moth?
Technically, yes. But you shouldn't! You could kill them.
Can you eat a silk moth?
Unfortunantly... Yes... :(