Do You Know How A Moth is Different From A Butterfly?

Yes, though there are some differences between the two there isexception in every difference which makes it difficult to differentiate them. jointed wings in case of moths can be an important difference which is not seen in Butterflies. The picture taken is simply superb one . Thanks for sharing @JudyEv !

@mlgen1037 Thanks. It was only small but such a lovely colour.

Perfect, Judy.

Yes you may be right but then there are bigger moths too with brilliant patterns and colors. For example the moth Attacus atlas is a big moth with wing span measuring between 9.8 inches to 11.8 inches! This will be clear from the picture posted here! Thanks dear friend @Shavkat !

@Shavkat , Wow that is another nice picture of the biggest moth...yes it looks like butterfly only! Thanks!

@AKRao24 Wow! I guess I did to do more research. lol I like the photo. It looks like the most beautiful butterfly "Mariposa" in the Philippines. Image Credit: pixdaus.com

Agreed! but then there are some moths which are so slim , trim and delicate looking that we have the feeling by merely touching them they would die! I will search in my album if I can get a picture for you dear @vandana7 ! Thanks!

@vandana7 , Oh yes...that hour glass figure...Yes then you win there!

@AKRao24 But they don't have hour glass figure...I mean..butterflies have more up but distinguishable...if you know what I mean..it is not merely about being slim or fat. It is having that figure...

I agree but with moths there are many exceptions like all moths they need not have feathery or saw edged antennae...this is the picture of a moth taken by me where you can see antennae with clubs at the end! Thanks!

@AKRao24 Here it is evident that the body is the body of a moth.

@AKRao24 Magnificent.

There are some points where from we can differentiate between the two but then almost every difference is having an exception which makes the things bit complicated @Deepizzaguy! Thanks!

Yes, Moths are nocturnal in nature and they are active during night because of this reason . They are attracted to the source of light that is why we tend to get them inside our houses! Nice to know that the moth was set free after taking it to the school by your kids! Thanks @Deepizzaguy!

That is so white and majestic.

@mlgen1037 It was quite beautiful. I had never seen one like it before.

I feel happy that you find it easy to find the difference between the two dear @Sreekala! Thanks!

I agree with you but some moths have really beautiful colors and pattern to confuse us. Yes the moths never carry their wings folded on their backs as butterflies when they are resting! Thanks @toniganzon!

Yes, in gereral you are right, but there are small moths to big ones , In fact they are available in almost all sizes and yes since they are nocturnal and attracted towards the light we tend to get them inside our houses! Thanks @JohnRoberts!

Not really Moths are totally different individuals than the Butterflies. They are not premature Butterflies as you think dear @Hannihar! Thanks!

@AKRao24 Sorry.

@Hannihar ....after all we are here to learn the things! Thanks!

So are some moths, some moths are very brilliantly colred and have a fascinating pattern of design on them to confuse us with butterflies! Thanks @nela13 !

@nela13 , Yes there are many things in this nature which surprises us many a times dear friend! Thanks!

@AKRao24 really?! I though their colours were beije and brown mainly.

There are many colorful moths with beautiful patterns , you can just refer few pictures loaded here to have a glimpse! I have mentioned about the difference here in one of the response which you can refer dear @porwest! Thanks a lot!

@mlgen1037 , Don't get the life miserable....just remember we get moths during night time while butterflies are seen in day time....exceptions are there! Thanks!

Not really dear friend @mlgen1037! Thaere are moths as big as butterlies and some are more bigger than an average butterfly. I have posted a picture of the biggest moth here in one of the response, please have a look at that to get an idea! Thanks!

@AKRao24 I have seen it. Those moths and butterflies are intriguing me, my dear friend.

There are few differences between the two. but then all the differences have exceptions which you must remember! 1. Moths are nocturnal insects that is they are active in nights only. 2. They don't carry the wings folded at their back while resting. 3. They don't have clubs or balls at the tip of their antennae 4. They have their wings jioned together with a thin membrane while the wings of butter flies are independent! Thanks @ivanituut !

@AKRao24 Thanks for the knowledge :)

Yes I can't deny what you have said here, but then there are exceptions in every difference they have with the butterfly except the way they carry their wings while at rest! There are many colorful moths in various sizes and shapes which can confuse us with butterflies. Yes moths are nocturnal insects and they are attracted to the source of light that is why we get inside our houses! Thanks @DesirousDreamer!

You have a very valid point! Most of the moths are nocturnal in nature! That is they are active in night time nas since they are attracted to light source they cling to the source of light! Thanks @Starmaiden !