Butterfly or Moth?
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Moths and butterflies have many differences!

Moth's antenna can be feathery or thin. All butterflies have small rounded clubs at the end of their antenna.

Moths have plump, fuzzy bodies. Butterflies have smooth bodies.

Moths are duller and butterflies are brighter.

Moth's wings are open. Butterflies are upright.

Moth's form cocoons. Butterflies form a chrysalis.

Most butterflies fly during the day. Most moths fly at night.