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Silkworms eat voraciously before cocooning!

Close-up of a plump, juicy silkworm.

Life Cycle of a Silkworm--University of Nebraska website
History of a Silkworm
Silkworm Schedule

Spinning the cocoon.

 

Breaking out of the cocoon.

The moths mate. After the female lays her eggs, they die.