Difference between Moths and Butterfly
Difference between Moths and Butterfly are in tabular form below –
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Moths |
Butterfly |
Definition |
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1. | An Insect which is large in size, with thick antennae, long proboscis, have pointed and elongated fore wings, and with reduced width of hind wings is referred to as Moths. | A flying insect that have large scaly wings, have sensory hairs, with two antennae, compound eyes, an exoskeleton and are nectar feeding insects, this is referred to as Butterfly. |
Active time and colour |
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2. | Moths are mostly Nocturnal (active during night time) and are mostly dull in colour. | Butterflies are mostly Diurnal(active during day time) and are mostly colourful. |
Frenulum |
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3. | In the moths, frenulum is present. | In the butterfly, frenulum is not present. |
Body |
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4. | Moths usually have thick body. | Butterflies usually have thin body. |
Resting Position |
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5. | Wings of the moths rest along body. | Wings of the butterflies rest upright. |
Antennae |
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6. | Antennae of the moths are feathered and Pointed. | Antennae of the butterflies are clubbed and straight. |