#domesticated silkmoths

[heartnosekid]

fuzzy lil silk moth :] | source

#stim #silk moths #moths #bugs #sfw #white #beige #green #fluffy #silkmoths #domesticated silkmoths #fuzzy #sky puppy #wings #insects #hands free #animals #ishy gifs #postish

[onenicebugperday]

Used to raise a bunch of these when I was younger

Enjoy

Ohohohoho box of children

#louis-pikman #insects #bugs #moth #caterpillar #silkmoth #congregation #domesticated silkmoth #submission

[paledoptera]

drawing a moth every day of the year i need to get better at drawing wings lol i considered trying to draw a different species of moth every day but i Cannot name 366 distinct species of moth that's too much fucking work (daily moth doodle 2/366)

#doodle #moth #lepidoptera #domestic silkmoth #bombyx mori #illustration

[death-by-moth]

What's your favorite type of moth and why?

THANK YOU ANON THIS IS THE BEST QUESTION!!!

If I had to choose a singular species, my favorite is Bombyx Mori - the Domestic Silkmoth! These tiny fluffballs were domesticated about 5200 years ago in China, and are the only fully domesticated insect. They are one of the most popular moths, and for good reason. Just look at that chubby body and those beautiful eyes!

Chances are you may recognize this moth, though have heard it called by a different name: the Venezuelan Poodle Moth. This incorrect label is due to their resemblance to the aforementioned poodle moth, which is actually an unknown species that has only ever been documented once back in 2009.

I also really love these little guys because they’re super fun to draw! I love doodling silkmoths on my notes or when I’m waiting between classes. They are composed of such lovely shapes that are easy for me to draw and pose in interesting ways. They just look so sweet and I love them so so much.

#thank you for the question!!! #moths #bombyx mori #domestic silkmoth #photos #my art #question #anonymous #insect #bug #cute #death-by-moth

[yandere-daydreams]

If you DO go into moth hybrid stuff, a fun fact: domesticated silkmoths are unable to fly because they've been specifically bred to be easy to contain and care for to collect the silk they produce

Oh noooOoooo mr Moth/Butterfly Gojo/Geto, don't be mean and make fun of me and my stupid fat moth BBL and my teeny tiny wings that don't let me fly like both of you.... why do you keep making comments about how i can't run away, you're so mean :'(

Or if you're into little pathetic men and feel like dabbling with lil short creeps, female moths are usually larger than males. Some gross mf coming up to you, "oh wow you're so big and strong for a lady 🥺❤️ what are you gonna do to me tee hee" like nothing fool leave me alone

tw - non/con, manipulation, degradation, egg mention.

i will touch on the sexual dimorphism later maybe (trans moth!geto?), but right now my brain is just,,, butterfly!gojo and moth!geto stumbling onto a helpless silkmoth hybrid who's accidentally wandered away from their lepidopterarium and is out in the wild alone for the first time, unable to fly and already on the verge of tears. you're too naive and too sheltered to know how dangerous the world really is, but don't worry - they'll take you back to their shared den, give you plenty of nectar to drink, and if they're feeling nice, only bully you a little before taking turns pumping eggs into their cute new mate. gojo's as mean as he is pretty, making fun of your useless, stubby wings and empty head as he forces his stupidly big cock into you, while geto (as a fellow moth) is a touch nicer, letting you cling to his fur as he fucks you twice as roughly as gojo did. if you still have the energy to ask when you'll be able to go back to the terrarium when they're done, maybe they'll even be polite enough not laugh as they tell you that you won't be leaving them anytime soon <3

#hybrid au #yandere #yandere jujutsu kaisen #yandere gojo #yandere geto

[eddiebabygirldiaz]

tease tidbit tuesday

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thanks darlins! it has been a very shitty past few days but hey at least i have been able to channel it into fic and eddie in calls fic is the perfect therapy for me

The closest thing to a laugh that Eddie has been able to manage for months falls out of him, always coaxed out a little easier by Buck. It hurts as much as it feels good, and it makes him think that maybe there truly is something wrong with him that a sound meant to be joyful can’t be when it is coming out of him, the bulk of it too saturated in his hurt and ruin.

The laugh ends as quick as it began and he is so sore and so tired, so he scoots back until he is lying back against the couch, settling into the cushions and wrapping one arm around himself as he says, “Shut up,” with just enough of a teasing lilt to let Buck know that this is okay, this is what Eddie needs, that he is taking what Buck is offering. “I guess I was just bored.” Lie. “And I thought talking to you might make it better.” Truth.

“Oh,” Buck says again but it sounds different this time. His voice, though deeper and almost crackling over the phone, is very clearly tinted with something that makes Eddie think of summer sunsets and the meadow of bluebonnets he and Shannon often ran away to in Texas and the warmth and sweetness of fresh honey he ate by the spoonful as a kid. It is coated in a sort of pleased joy, almost bashful and happy like the slow smile Buck always does when someone has pointed out he has done something good.

It feels good to be able to be the reason someone sounds like that. Eddie doesn’t really know what he did to earn it, but he will take it, he will grab it in his hands as quietly as he can and hold it close to his chest.

“Well, you’re in luck then,” Buck says cheerily. Some more shuffling filters through the phone and Eddie can picture Buck’s limbs all caught up and tangled in his sheets as he tries to sit upright.

The image makes him smile.

“And why is that?”

“Because I just finished watching this documentary about silkmoths, in particular the bombyx mori which is the only species of insect to have been entirely domesticated by humans.” Buck says that like it’s a revelation, like it’s astounding, like it’s a true wonder that needs to be held delicately within his palms and gazed at until he can memorize every single shining facet.

His voice carries that sheen it gets when he is excited about something, all warm and throaty and rapid, the information in his head whirring with immeasurable speed, facts tripping over themselves to get out of his mouth and be handed to someone else who Buck hopes will treasure them just as he does.

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#sorry its a long one i always lose myself with the eddie introspection asdfghjkl #buddie #buddie wip #eddie diaz #evan buck buckley #5+1 calls #911 #911 abc #buck x eddie #ryan writes #tease tidbit tuesday

[crevicedwelling]

Im considering getting some moth friends. Any tips on what enclosures I should use, what species to pick for beginners, what foods to feed them, etc?

Thanks in advance,

-Ash!

in general, most moths make pretty poor pets, especially as adults. keeping moths = rearing larvae, essentially, and this juvenile stage is probably the longest part of most species’ lifespans. if you want moths just for the adults, very few species I consider to be ethical to keep will be of interest to you, and I think the best way to enjoy moths is to find them in the wild and leave them there.

adult moths tend to not do well in captivity because they are hard to feed (where to put all the flowers?) and will beat themselves to death on most containers because they don’t understand “wall.” most moths are not suitable for captivity for these reasons and when entomologists/hobbyists rear a random larva they find, it’s usually intended to be killed as a scientific specimen once matured or released after a photo. this means there’s only a handful of moths that can reliably be bred in captivity (captive breeding being one of the most important requirements for ethical insectkeeping).

one of the main groups of these are saturniids (giant silkmoths), who do not feed as adults and are quite large and showy at all life stages. when I was 10 or so I kept saturniids including luna moths and Polyphemus moths, and raised the larvae in cat litter tubs I found on the street with mesh over the tops, feeding them daily with fresh branches from neighborhood trees (my dad was very helpful in cutting down the foodplants). after pupation I kept the pupae in a large tub with lots of stick and egg carton perches that I occasionally misted for moisture. since they were from local stock I would release the adults at night; saturniids are definitely less active than, say, a hawkmoth or a noctuid that needs to feed, but still often get quite beat up just from living in mesh containers and I didn’t like seeing that.

native giant silkmoths may not be legal to keep in all areas, and exotic species are tightly controlled in the US where I live. it can be difficult to obtain eggs here, even of native species. never release any moth that isn’t native, and the most responsible thing to do is not release any at all due to captive population densities being a potential source of disease.

another option is domesticated silkworms (Bombyx mori), which I’d say are probably the most ethical moth to keep since they are adapted to life in human care. they’re flightless and also do not feed as adults; larvae eat mulberry leaves but can also be maintained on a formulated mush that can be purchased (not a fan of the price in the US!). many reptile sites or stores stock them as reptile food, probably the best way to get them in manageable quantities. Galleria waxworms can be obtained in a similar way, but require a honey/syrup/bran diet that’s highly unpleasant to produce.

some hawkmoths can be kept as pets, such as Manduca sexta hornworms also used as reptile feeders, although they are highly active and feeding them can be a challenge. in Europe the death’s head hawkmoths (Acherontia) can be obtained sometimes, and adults eat honey but again can be difficult to get eating. both species prefer tomato and other nightshades as larval food.

as said before, non-saturniid and non-B. mori moths are best found as larvae, maintained on what food you found them eating, then released as adults. if you are as crazy as me and willing to risk all your foodstuffs becoming infested, some grain pest moths like Plodia and Pyralis are easy to maintain on bran, nuts, and oats, but this is probably very far from “pet moths” you’re looking for.

[littleguyconnor]

Hi I'm coming in here to give you both flavors of my brain worms

So you remember that line in the comics where Spy mentions how much his suit costs and that it's made of silk? Well, the type of moth those silkworms have the potential to become is actually the same moth I have in my pfp and usually represent myself with: the Domestic Silkmoth. They're the only truly domesticated insect, and they are ADORABLE!

OH MY GODDD that’s so damn cool I did not know that!!! I wonder what constitutes a domesticated moth? And also how people would go about doing that… I dunno animals are fascinating to me

#ask #moth friend #thank you for sharing!! /gen this is very cool I love biology

[tiso-heart]

#moths

[lacefuneral]

tumblr dot com i have a question about vulture culture/taxidermy/bug specimen etc.

okay so. bombyx mori, yeah? domestic silkmoth. literally a domesticated animal. bred for silk and for meat. very common i would think.

why is it that i don't really see bombyx mori specimens in entomology spaces? i don't see them pinned, or otherwise preserved dry

is it a case where the specimens are so popular that people buy them out immediately? is it a case where it's not really economical to preserve them because their silk and meat has more retail value? is it a case where the bugs themselves are too fragile to preserve?

would like some insight on this. because i find it so odd that i don't see them anywhere, and that the specimens i do find are poorly preserved in resin

[pudgykookaburra]

Realized I should probably post Nakia's backstory prior to her meeting and falling in love with Credence

Nakia grew up a nomad, traveling across Sornieth in a wagon with her parents who were merchants that specialized in rare and glorious goods. Her life was filled with wondrous items that sparkled and shined but none quite captured her attention like fabrics and especially silks. One day her parents obtained a particularly luxurious garment of silk that was said to be impossibly rare. It was made using the silk of an elusive caterpillar only found in the depths of the viridian labyrinth and was impossible to domesticate. The fabric made from this silk flowed as if made of liquid and the colors shifted and glistened as the garment was moved in the sun.

Nakia became obsessed with silk-making. She set off on her own, much to her parents' dismay, to find tutelage in the art of creating silk. Nakia spent the better part of 2 decades traveling across the different flights learning the differences between silks made in the different territories and what made them unique.

Eventually she settled down in a small village near the behemoth tree of the viridian labyrinth and began her work in raising the moths needed to her trade. Once she established her trade and was in a position she felt comfortable, she left her business in her employees' care so that she could begin her search for the caterpillars she so desperately wished to raise.

After years of searching, she was finally able to obtain enough of the moths to begin her attempts at breeding and harvesting their silk. It was a tedious and difficult task that forced Nakia into many dead ends during her attempts but her stubbornness fueled her desires.

Almost 40 years after departing from her parents, Nakia now is owner of the only sericulture of gleaming silkmoths and as such the sole producer of luminous silk in Sornieth. Though her attentions have shifted as of late due to a particular customer, her attention to her craft in all of its facets never wavers.

#flight rising #dragon share #lore #sandsurge dragons

[onenicebugperday]

I still love these guys

Decided because it’s winter from where I’m at, why not raise a couple using leftover leaves from the summer

They get so big

They are very cute!

#louis-pikman #insects #bugs #submission #caterpillar #larva #silkworm #domesticated silkmoth

[paledoptera]

i will be attempting to draw a moth every day of the calendar year 2024 this may go very terribly wish me luck

(daily moth doodle 1/366)

#doodle #moth #moth!!!! #MOTH!!!!!! #lepidoptera #domestic silkmoth #bombyx mori #illustration

[mothgirlthing]

Favorite moth? :0

domestic silkmoths

fwuffy...

[yandere-daydreams]

To add onto anon’s ask about domestic silk moths, they’re functionally blind as well too, fun fact! Do with that you will. Have a great day!

this is great news for me but,,, damn we really fucked up those moths T-T at this point getting abducted into the insect gojogeto polycule might be the best thing that can happen to silkmoth!reader.

#personal #anon ask

[berryicet]

MOTH!!!!!! MOTHIES!!!!!!!!!!! MOTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MOTH MOTH MOTHY MOTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE MOTHS!!!!!!!!

compilation of my favourite moths

Comet moth

Poodle moth/domestic silkmoth

Hebe tiger moth

Southern flannel moth

Peppered moth

Muslin moth

Dog's paw moth

Royal walnut moth

#sorry i saw the opportunity and i took it #moths