Castor Silk-Moth COCOONS (Samia ricini) Batch:5 Cocoons Adults emerge in late spring

Adults emerge in late spring or early summer but do not feed

caterpillars are not difficult but require clean

making them moderately large butterflies

Each wing bears a prominent eyespot resembling those on a peacock feather

Castor Silk-Moth COCOONS (Samia ricini) Batch:5 Cocoons Adults emerge in late springSamia ricini, commonly known as the Castor Silk Moth, is a species of moth in the family Saturniidae. It is a domesticated species created by interbreeding various Samia species selected for their silk producing ability reared parts of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia, and is known for its role in sericulture, as its silk is used for textile production. The adult Samia ricini moth is mid sized, with broad, reddish brown wings that