silkmoth
Cocoon-spinning lepidopteran
A silkmoth is any moth whose caterpillar spins silk, especially the domesticated species *Bombyx mori*, which has been bred for thousands of years to produce commercial silk.
The adult moths are pale, heavy-bodied, and flightless—so thoroughly domesticated they cannot survive without human care.
The silkmoths emerged from their cocoons but never flew.
Sensory appendages on insects
- lepidopteraButterfly and moth order
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- pupaInsect's resting stage
mulberry · mating · flight · nocturnal · entomology · scales · invertebrate · arthropod
Profound biological restructuring
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- larvaImmature feeding stage
caterpillar · instar · molting · emergence · imago · egg · hatching · spinning
Morus tree fruit
Thorough change in form
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- impermanenceQuality of not lasting
- fragilityEase of breaking
- patienceCalm during delays
industry · delicacy · ephemeral · transience · metamorphosis · renewal · emergence · soul
antennae
Sensory appendages on insects
- lepidopteraButterfly and moth order
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
pupa · mulberry · mating · flight · nocturnal · entomology · scales · invertebrate · arthropod · metamorphosis
metamorphosis
Profound biological restructuring
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupaInsect's resting stage
larva · caterpillar · instar · molting · emergence · imago · egg · hatching · spinning · pupation
mulberry
Morus tree fruit
transformation
Thorough change in form
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- impermanenceQuality of not lasting
- fragilityEase of breaking
patience · industry · delicacy · ephemeral · transience · metamorphosis · renewal · emergence · soul · psyche
satin
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
brocade · damask · georgette · crepe · taffeta · weaving · textile · luster · drape · sheen
- silkwormscocoon
silk, silky, moth, moths, silken, silked, moth-eaten, silkiness, silkworm