What are Silkworms?
The domestic silk moth is an insect from the moth family Bombycidae. It is the closest relative of Bombyx mandarina, the wild silk moth. The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of a silk moth. It is an economically important insect, being a primary producer of silk.
Where To Buy Silkworms In Pretoria
Pet A Pond
Address: Shop 24, Willow Way Shopping Centre, Lynnwood Rd, Die Wilgers, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30 am Tue
Phone: +27 12 807 5658
Bubb’s Pets
Address: 202 Langenhoven St, Constantia Park, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Tue
Phone: +27 64 064 3230
A Python’s Paradise
Address: 406 Friesland Ln, Lynnwood, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Phone: +27 71 680 7607
Where do I find silkworms?
The wild Silk Moth is found in areas ranging from Northern India to Northern China, Korea, Japan, and the far eastern regions of Russia. The domesticated Silkworm comes from China, rather than Japan or Korea.
Are there silkworms in South Africa?
While South Africa is home to its own variety of silkworms – namely the Mopane Worm (Gonometa rufobruuea) – this worm spins a very rough cocoon that is unsuited for silk manufacture.
How long do silkworms take to grow?
Silkworms are soft-bodied, slow-moving, and can grow to 3 inches in length. They are also relatively fast-growing, reaching about 3 inches in length, and ready to cocoon in as little as 25 – 28 days. Silkworms go through four stages of development, as do most insects: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.