List of moths of Canada (Bombycidae) facts for kids

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This article is about the fascinating moths of the family Bombycidae that live in Canada. It's like a special guide to help you discover which of these moths can be found in different parts of the country!

When you see a moth's name listed below, you'll also see a short abbreviation. This abbreviation tells you which Canadian provinces or territories the moth has been found in.

Western Canada
- BC = British Columbia
- AB = Alberta
- SK = Saskatchewan
- MB = Manitoba
- YT = Yukon
- NT = Northwest Territories
- NU = Nunavut

Eastern Canada
- ON = Ontario
- QC = Quebec
- NB = New Brunswick
- NS = Nova Scotia
- PE = Prince Edward Island
- NF = Newfoundland
- LB = Labrador

Moths of the Apatelodinae Subfamily

This group of moths is part of the Bombycidae family. Here are some you might find in Canada:

Apatelodes torrefacta (Smith, 1797) - ON
Olceclostera angelica (Grote, 1864) - QC, ON

Moths of the Bombycinae Subfamily

This subfamily includes one of the most famous moths in the world!

The Amazing Silkworm Moth

Bombyx mori (Linnaeus, 1758) - QC

The Bombyx mori moth is also known as the silkworm moth. It's super special because its caterpillars (larvae) are the ones that produce silk! Humans have raised these moths for thousands of years to harvest their silk, which is used to make beautiful fabrics. While they are found in Quebec, they are usually raised by people and not found living wild in Canada.

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