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silkworm moth

/ˈsɪlkwɜːrm mɒθ/

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/ˈsɪlkwɜːrm mɒθ/C1formalscientific
  • ruВзрослая форма тутового шелкопряда, бабочка из семейства Bombycidae, известная производством шёлка. Обычно она белого или кремового цвета с толстым телом и редуцированными крыльями, не способна летать.

The adult form of the silkworm, a moth in the family Bombycidae, known for producing silk. It is typically white or cream-colored with a thick body and reduced wings, and it cannot fly.

  1. Adult insect of Bombyx moriB2formal

    The adult form of the domesticated silkworm, a moth that is bred for silk production.

    ruВзрослое насекомое Bombyx mori

    • The silkworm moth cannot fly because its wings are too small for its body.
    • After emerging from the cocoon, the silkworm moth lives only for a few days.
    • Silkworm moths are bred in captivity for the production of silk fibers.