Moths


1.  Moths usually rest with their wings

     open and flattened.



2.  Most moths are active at night and

     rest during the day.



3.  Most moths have thick antennae.




4.  Most moths have rounder and softer

     bodies than butterflies.

Butterflies


1.  Most butterflies rest with their wing

     together and closed.



2.  Most butterflies are active during the

     day and rest at night.



3.  Most butterflies have fine, thin

     antennae.



4.  Most butterflies have thin bodies.

To see pictures of a butterfly and a moth so you can see the differences, click on the butterfly.


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