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The character 蟓 combines the insect radical 虫 with the phonetic component 象. It primarily refers to a late-maturing silkworm used in agriculture, and can also denote certain grubs or large caterpillars. The radical 虫 places it within the insect category, while 象 supplies its pronunciation. This specific term reflects the detailed vocabulary developed within sericulture to distinguish various silkworm types and life cycles.