Butterfly
and Moth Differences
Spots Some
Differences
-Butterflies do not have
mouths for biting or chewing, therefore butterflies do not
eat solid foods. The mouthparts of most adult butterflies consist
of a long curled tube which is known as the proboscis. The proboscis
is used for drinking liquids such as nectar, tree sap and water.
When the butterfly is not feeding the proboscis is curled (coiled)
up below its head. Their taste sensors are located in
their feet and by standing on their food they can taste it.
-Some moths do not have
a proboscis. They tend to live off their fat reserves from their
larval stage.
-Butterflies fly around during
the day feeding on nectar from flowers, chase each other, lay eggs
or simply bask in the sun.
-Moths (butterflys' cousins)
are night-time flyers (nocturnal).
-The bodies of a butterflies are
smooth.
-The bodies of moths are
fuzzy and plump.
-Both butterflies and moths have
antennas.
-The antennas of a butterfly have
a small rounded club at the tip of each antenna.
-Moths antennas can be thin or feathery at the tips.
-When at rest, butterflies wings are positioned
vertically together (upright) above their bodies.
-When at rest, moths wings lay horizontal across their bodies.
-Butterflies forewings and hindwings are not joined
together..
-Moths forewings and hindwings are joined together by a hook.
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