In this article we will discuss about the meaning and types of mountage used to help silkworm for spinning. Meaning of Mountage: The most important device that helps or supports the silkworms (larvae) for comfortable spinning their cocoon is called cocoonage or mountage. It determines both the quality and quantity of the cocoons. Different types of cocoonages are used in [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between the morphological characters of female and male mulberry moths. Difference # Morphological Characters of Female Moth: Adult Stage: 1. Body size of female mulberry moth is larger (wing-span: 40-50 mm, length: 25-26 mm) than the male [Fig. 3.19a (i)]. 2. Head with antennae shorter than that of male. 3. Female [...]
In this article we will discuss about the biology and life cycle of bombyx mori. Biology of Bombyx Mori: The mulberry silk moth, Bombyx mori belongs to the family Bombycidae. China is the native place of this moth, but now it is totally domesticated and successfully reared in India, Japan, Korea, Italy, France and Russia. In India 92% of country's [...]