This Moth Doesn't Eat....

The insect world is so wild! #moths #insects #silkmoth #silkmoths #bombyxmori #moth #silkworm #cocoons

[Ethonra]

That's the most down bad human decision I've ever heard an insect make.
At least they are hyper adorable.

[Windowz]

Are these the domestic ones that can’t fly? Because seeing them not being able to lift while flapping is funny 😭

[xxx__]

Thats so cute and also funny to see moth 18+😂😂😂😍

[Rayen]

A defining characteristic of moths in the Saturnid family.

[Cthebest]

Calling moths and butterflies 'adults' isn't totally accurate since their caterpillars have to make huge life decisions. As somewhat of an insect geneticist myself, it amazes me that despite sharing a lot of our genetics with these creatures, there is so much more that is different!

[ShevaSmash]

Luna moths are the same. Their entire "adult" life is for breeding and laying eggs. No time for food! I'm sure there are others, I only know about Luna moths though 🤷🏻‍♀️

[alphalightbearer]

imagine not eating cuz you're too busy f%@$ing XDDDD

[PotooBurd]

This is so informative! Great job, fantastic reporting!🌻🌼🐝 Keep it up 🙌

[snixw]

Very interesting. Thanks for the info.

[zacharypastor]

What do you do with their cocoons? Can silk cloth be made from them, or does removing the moth from inside ruin the silk?

[pindebraende]

which of these traits are from evolving in the wild and which are a result of thousands of years breeding domesticated silk moths for silk production? fascinating stuff

[russellvonastel]

At last an intelligent channel, thank you

[awesomecat]

This moth is already dead, it just doesn't know it yet

[Zoddd_Nosferatu]

I just wish they wouldn't fly right in my face every 2 seconds

[RachelDoesntknow]

One nitpick... The species didnt "decide on its own to prioritize reproduction"... All evolution prioritizes reproduction. Not for any reason. Its just... sort of accidental. Circumstantial. Creatures born carrying traits (behavior, preferences, fertility, mutations, anything) that result in more reproduction are going to pass on those same traits. And the next gen will have those too. Evolution is just... consequential.

[rhondasedillo]

Just ordered my first 50 eggs of silkworm any tips for first time I will be asking again you inspired me

[Julie_]

I've always been scared of moths, but seeing these guys makes me think maybe they aren't so bad after all...
 
 
 
nope! I don't know how you do it! I'd be out the door lol 😂.