MOTHS

Moths are related to the butterfly as both are member of the Lepidoptera order.  Most species of moths are nocturnal but there exist some species which have adopted a crepuscular or diurnal style of life.  

Although many moths are considered pests, some have become beneficial to man.  Such is the case for silkworm, the caterpillar of Bombyx mori, a domesticated moth.  The silkworm produces silk which in turn is made into silk.  Other moth species to be farmed are Ailanthus moth (Samia cynthia sp.), the Chinese Oak Silkmoth (Antheraea pernyi), the Assam Silkmoth (Antheraea assamensis), and the Japanese Silk Moth (Antheraea yamamai).