- Silk moths produce, well, silk (and collagen). Collagen is used for many medical-related purposes, making it very important to have! Currently, most collagen comes from cows, which have a history of causing allergic reactions in patients, while the collagen from silk moths is patient-friendly.
- Silk is also considered one of our most valuable fibers.
Hope this helps!
-Moiselle
Source:
“Silkworms Spin Medicinal Gold.” GNN - Genome News Network, http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/01_03/silkworm.shtml#:~:text=In%20their%20cocoons%2C%20the%20insects,Female%20silkworm%20moth%20depositing%20eggs.
