Here are some basic points on how to tell Butterflies and Moths apart.
Butterflies
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Moths
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1. Mostly diurnal
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1. Mostly nocturnal
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2. Antennas are thin and
clubbed at the end
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2. Antennas are extremely
feathery
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3. Bodies are quite
slender
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3. Bodies are plump and furry
looking
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4. Perch with their wings
held above their bodies
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4. Perch with their
wings spread out flat
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* Please note there are many exceptions to these
rules.
© Denise Etienne
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