Life Cycle of a Silk Moth
The life cycle of a silk moth consists of four main stages:

Egg Stage:
- The life cycle begins with the female silk moth laying eggs, usually around 300-500 at a time.
- The eggs are tiny and yellowish in color, and are laid on mulberry leaves in a controlled environment.

Larva Stage:
- Once the eggs hatch, larvae, also known as silkworms, emerge.
- The larvae feed voraciously on mulberry leaves for about 4-6 weeks, growing rapidly in size.
- During this stage, the larvae molt several times, shedding their skin as they grow.

Pupa Stage:
- After the larva reaches a certain size, it spins a silk cocoon around itself to protect itself during the next stage.
- Inside the cocoon, the larva undergoes metamorphosis and transforms into a pupa.
- The pupa is inactive and does not eat or move during this stage.

Adult Moth Stage:
- After about 2-3 weeks, the adult silk moth emerges from the cocoon by secreting an enzyme to dissolve a hole in the silk.
- The adult moth is large, with wingspan reaching up to 10 cm, and has a short lifespan of about 5-10 days.
- The primary purpose of the adult moth is to reproduce and lay eggs, completing the life cycle.