Difference between Moths and Butterfly

Difference between Moths and Butterfly

Difference between Moths and Butterfly are in tabular form below –

No.

Moths

Butterfly

Definition

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

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

3. In the moths, frenulum is present. In the butterfly, frenulum is not present.

Body

4. Moths usually have thick body. Butterflies usually have thin body.

Resting Position

5. Wings of the moths rest along body. Wings of the butterflies rest upright.

Antennae

6. Antennae of the moths are feathered and Pointed. Antennae of the butterflies are clubbed and straight.
Updated: February 10, 2022 — 1:05 am

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