silkworm moth

1. Any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae (synset 102305111)
   is a type of: saturniid, saturniid moth - large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons
   subtypes:

   • cynthia moth, samia cynthia, samia walkeri - large Asiatic moth introduced into the United States; larvae feed on the ailanthus
   • atlas moth, atticus atlas - giant saturniid moth widespread in Asia; sometimes cultured for silk
   same as: giant silkworm moth
2. Moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk (synset 102302825)
   is a type of: moth - typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
   subtypes: bombyx mori, domestic silkworm moth, domesticated silkworm moth - stocky creamy-white Asiatic moth found almost entirely under human care; the source of most of the silk commerce
   belongs to: bombycidae, family bombycidae - Chinese silkworm moth
   same as: bombycid, bombycid moth

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