What is larva of silkworm?

The larva of the silkworm, known as the silkworm caterpillar (Bombyx mori), is the juvenile stage of the silk-producing moth. These larvae primarily feed on mulberry leaves and are essential for silk production, as they spin cocoons made of silk fibers during their pupation stage. Silkworm larvae are notable for their rapid growth and transformation, ultimately becoming adult moths that emerge from the cocoons. The silk harvested from these cocoons has been highly valued for centuries in textile production.