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Definition of Silkworm moth
1. Noun. Any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae.
Exact synonyms: Giant Silkworm Moth
Generic synonyms: Saturniid, Saturniid Moth
Specialized synonyms: Cynthia Moth, Samia Cynthia, Samia Walkeri, Atlas Moth, Atticus Atlas
Generic synonyms: Saturniid, Saturniid Moth
Specialized synonyms: Cynthia Moth, Samia Cynthia, Samia Walkeri, Atlas Moth, Atticus Atlas
2. Noun. Moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk.
Exact synonyms: Bombycid, Bombycid Moth
Generic synonyms: Moth
Group relationships: Bombycidae, Family Bombycidae
Specialized synonyms: Bombyx Mori, Domestic Silkworm Moth, Domesticated Silkworm Moth
Generic synonyms: Moth
Group relationships: Bombycidae, Family Bombycidae
Specialized synonyms: Bombyx Mori, Domestic Silkworm Moth, Domesticated Silkworm Moth