Question

Different between pupa of silkworm and pupa of mosquito

Answer 1

Difference between pupa of silk worm and mosquito

Explanation:

Pupa of silk moth-

• The pupa of silk moth is enclosed in the cocoon.
• The pupa of silk moth have economic importance as they produce silk thread.
• The cocoon is made up of raw silk which is secreted from their saliva.
• The pupa of silk moth don't require aquatic medium for development.

Pupa of mosquito-

• Pupa of mosquito are called as tumblers as they live in water surface.
• pupa of mosquito don't have any economic importance and the mature adult form create various diseases like dengue,malaria etc.
• Cocoon formation does't takes place.