Silkworm Eggs

Technical Data Sheet: Silkworm Eggs (Bombyx mori)

Common Name: Silkworm Eggs
Scientific Name: Bombyx mori (Mixed)

Description

Silkworm eggs (Bombyx mori) are the initial stage of this insect, bred for silk production or as live food for reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. Easy to incubate, they hatch into caterpillars that feed exclusively on mulberry leaves.

Hatching Conditions

• Ideal Temperature: 23-27°C
• Relative Humidity: 75-85%
• Incubation Time: 10-14 days depending on environmental conditions
• Recommended Light Cycle: Natural or artificial light with a 12-hour cycle

Feeding After Hatching

Newly hatched silkworms must be fed exclusively with fresh mulberry leaves (Morus sp.). If fresh leaves are unavailable, artificial diets made from dried leaves and nutritional supplements can be used.

Applications

• Breeding for silk production
• Live food for reptiles and other animals
• Educational projects on the insect life cycle

Egg Storage

• To delay hatching, store in refrigeration at 5°C.
• Avoid excessive humidity and sudden temperature changes.

Remarks

• The quality of the silk produced may vary depending on the genetics of each individual.