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Question: How can you tell butterflies and moths apart?
Answer: Adult butterflies are active in the day, while most—but not all—moths are active at night. When resting, a butterfly holds its wings together above its back; a moth holds its wings horizontally. And butterfly antennae are thickened, or clubbed, at the tips, while moth antennae are most commonly straight or feathered.
(Source: American Museum of Natural History, 03 Dec 2024)
Source Link: https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/butterflies/butterfly-faq