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Bombycidae

(Silkworm Moths)

A family of chiefly Asian moderate-sized moths having larvae that feed on leaves and spin cocoons of commercially usable silk and including the domesticated silkworms (genus Bombyx) and a few related forms.

 

Wingspan: 32-45 mm

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