Characterisation of Natural Silk of Leaf-Rolling Caterpillar, Parotis marginata (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

Insect silk is a protein that naturally produces semi-crystalline fibres in the air. Insects produce silk to protect themselves from rain, wind, and predator pressure when nesting. Several uses of silk have been identified because of its general strength, stiffness, and biodegradability. While the l...

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