This category encompasses over 180,000 species. The butterfly and moth have their behavioral and physical differences. That includes butterflies being active during the day while moths are nocturnal.

Think quick and name a type of butterfly. Monarch, swallowtail, painted lady, blue and hairstreak probably come to mind. Now name a type of moth. Stumped? That might be because butterflies ...

The new idea, called the Salient Aroma Hypothesis, suggests that the smells plants release play a crucial role in determining how specialized a butterfly or moth's diet becomes. The researchers ...

The new idea, called the Salient Aroma Hypothesis, suggests that the smells plants release play a crucial role in determining how specialized a butterfly or moth's diet becomes. The researchers ...

Luke Brown, manager of the Museum's butterfly house, says, 'It is impossible not to be fascinated ... In some Asian countries, the abandoned cocoons are used as purses because they are so durable.

Skippers, one type of butterfly, have a long “hook” at the end of the antennae, and moth’s antennae have been described as “featherlike,” having neither a hook nor a knob. Skippers ...