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Metamorphosis takes about two to three weeks and the silkworm moths then emerge from their cocoons.

The moths do not eat or fly and mate within hours of emergence if a suitable mate is available.

The females lay their eggs and both males and females die within 2 weeks or so.

Male Mulberry silkmoth Female Mulberry silkmoth Mulberry silkmoths mating Mulberry silkmoths mating Mulberry silkmoths mating Mulberry silkmoths mating

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