Question

Which insect thrives on Morus alba?
A.lac insect
B Cochineal insect
C.Honey bee
D.Silk moth

Answer 1

The Morus alba which is also known as the white mulberry is a fast-growing small in size tree which generally has a short life span, and the silk moth are fed on their leaves.

Complete answer:
The mulberry (Morus alba) is a very widespread and important crop on which the silkworm feed. They feed on the white mulberry leaves which is an excellent amenity tree. There are thousands of eggs and worms which are kept on the special racks and the time during which the hatching and spinning of their cocoons, they are fed with the fresh leaves every few hours. They are fast-growing and are small to medium-sized. They are short-lived plants and have a lifespan compared to humans, while some of them live longer. They are widely cultivated in the US, Mexico, Turkey, Iran, Australia, etc. their berries are edible when they ripe and used in the production of silk.
Hence, the correct option is ‘D’Silk moth

Note: The silk moth feeds on the high quality of the leaves of the mulberry. One larva eats fresh leaves every hour before changing into the pupa. The silk moth has a wingspan but cannot fly due to domestication. The females have a shorter life span than the male, after mating the female lays hundreds of eggs on the mulberry leaves and most of the females die soon after laying eggs.