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how can we identyfy that the silk moth is male / female

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There are various differences between the male and the female silk moths. Some of these are:

1) Female larvae, pupae and moths are larger in size then the males.

2) A pair of milky spots are present on each abdominal side, 11 and 12th segment of females.

3) Females are less active than male moths.


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