bombycidae

• Familia de mariposas conocida comúnmente como gusanos de seda verdaderos o bombícidos, que incluye la especie Bombyx mori, el gusano de seda doméstico originario de China, famoso por su papel en la producción de seda.

A scientific noun referring to a family of moths, commonly known as silkworm moths, which includes the species Bombyx mori, the Chinese silkworm moth, known for its role in silk production.

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1. Silkworm moth familyC2formalscientific

   A family of moths, the most famous member of the order Lepidoptera, whose larvae produce silk; the most well-known species is the domestic silkworm (Bombyx mori).

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   • The Bombycidae family includes the Chinese silkworm moth.
   • Bombycidae larvae are cultivated for silk production.
   • The life cycle of Bombycidae is studied in entomology.