What is the Difference Between a Moth and a Butterfly?
There are several characteristics that are easy to observe that distinguish butterflies from moths. Butterflies are diurnal, meaning that they are active during the day, whereas moths are generally only active at night (with a few exceptions). Moths generally perch with their wings open against their perch; butterflies perch with their wings closed revealing, in many cases, their camouflaged under-wing. Moth antennae are generally hairy or furry whereas butterfly antennae are clubbed at the end and without hair.
