Which of the following insects is economically useful for us?
A
Musca
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B
Bombyx
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C
Pheretima
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D
Periplaneta
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Solution
The correct option is DBombyx Bombyx mori called as silk moth is a silk producing insect. It is economically important as it is the primary producer of silk. Silkworms eat mulberry leaves, and were native to northern China.