Silkworms

The worms are actually a type of caterpiller. The cacooon that they weave was a long time secret that was held by the Chinese. Silk production is major in China. Here, Alida pets one. I did too, and they are quite soft. Xhejiang & Jiansu provinces are prominent silkworm producers. Every household begins preparing to breed silkworms when the mulberry fields turn green.