What is the difference between a moth and a butterfly?
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The difference between butterflies and moths is a lot like the difference between frogs and toads. There are some rules of thumb you can follow to tell them apart, but there are also exceptions to those rules. Next, we'll look at exactly what makes a butterfly different from the moth and what clubs and feathers have to do with it.
Moths and butterflies, while both belonging to the order Lepidoptera, differ in several key areas, including antennae shape, activity time, body structure, wing position, and development methods. Butterflies usually have slender bodies, are active during the day, and rest with wings up, while moths tend to be nocturnal, have stouter bodies, and rest with wings spread flat. Recognizing these features can aid in distinguishing between the two.
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