Silkworms and Mulberry Leaves!

1st grade has been looking at silkworms over the past few weeks!  Like the mealworm, the silkworm has body segments and 6 legs.  However, there are some interesting differences!  The silkworm has a set of fake eyes and a horn by it's tail.  We can also see the spiracles - dark spots on the body - through which the silkworm breathes.  All insects have spiracles, but they are harder to see on the mealworm!

The silkworm only eats mulberry leaves!

Look!  They stick on the leaf!

It's hard to pick them up.

I think the fake eyes are to scare predators.

It is so soft!

Look!  It can be upside down and not fall!

I see the breathing holes!

I can see the spike at the back of the silkworm!

Always eating!