Via Science Bob:
Like most people, I think butterflies are beautiful and moths not so much except that as you can see above the colours might be a bit muted but they are just as pretty. The main issue is that moths seem to like wool and as a knitter that makes them not my favourite insect no matter how pretty they are.
A moth and a butterfly sure can look alike, and they both belong to the same insect family (Lepidoptera) but there are a few differences to look for so that you can tell them apart:
- Butterflies usually rest with their wings closed, while moths rest with their wings open.
- Butterflies have long, thin antenna, while moths have shorter feathery antennas.
- Butterflies generally gather food during the day while moths are seen more at nighttime.
- Most moths make a silky cocoon, while butterflies usually make a shiny chrysalis
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Like most people, I think butterflies are beautiful and moths not so much except that as you can see above the colours might be a bit muted but they are just as pretty. The main issue is that moths seem to like wool and as a knitter that makes them not my favourite insect no matter how pretty they are.
Which do you like?
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