Bombycidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:application silk biotechnology
gptkbp:body_shape scaly wings
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:climate_impact affects distribution
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
gptkbp:common_name silk moths
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance in various cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:flight_style nocturnal
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide
gptkbp:habitat terrestrial
gptkbp:habitat_preference forests
gptkbp:has_pet cocoon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bombycidae
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage caterpillars
various plants
silkworm
several instars
spines, toxins
gptkbp:life_cycle complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:mating_system varies by species
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic other moths
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Bombyx_mori
gptkb:Antheraea_mylitta
gptkb:Antheraea_polyphemus
gptkb:Hyalophora_cecropia
gptkb:Saturnia_pyri
Bombyx
Ceratocampidae
gptkbp:orbit_type feathery
gptkbp:order gptkb:Glossata
gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkbp:predominant_colors white, yellow, brown
gptkbp:related_species Bombycoidea
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance gptkb:Genetics
gptkbp:species gptkb:Bombyx_mori
gptkbp:strategic_importance silk production
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with fungi
gptkbp:wildlife deforestation
gptkbp:wing_configuration varies by species
gptkbp:wingspan varies by species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bombyx_mori
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7