Silkworms
Feeder Insects

Silkworms

Bombyx mori

Habitat

Domesticated โ€” mulberry-growing regions

Range

Worldwide (domesticated)

Adult Size

0.5-3 in (1.3-7.6 cm)

Diet

Herbivorous โ€” exclusively mulberry leaves

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Begin cultures from eggs. Feed fresh mulberry leaves or mulberry chow.

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Peak growth season โ€” silkworms eat voraciously. Ensure continuous supply of fresh mulberry leaves or chow.

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Continue feeding as larvae approach pupation. Maintain clean, dry enclosures.

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Maintain at 75โ€“80ยฐF for continued development. Feed mulberry chow as fresh leaves are scarce.