Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies’ antennae Thin with a knob at the end
Moth’s antennae Thick and feathery
Butterfly Colors Butterflies are usually brightly colored.
Moth Colors Moths are usually colored in earth tones.
Butterflies’ Wings Butterflies fold their wings up over their backs when resting.
Moth Wings Moth’s wings are out like an open book when at rest
Butterfly Bodies Butterflies’ bodies are thin and do not look hairy.
Moth’s Body Moths’ bodies are thick and look hairy.
Butterflies make a chrysalis Moths make a cocoon
Butterflies are active during the day Moths are usually most active at night
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Am I a moth or butterfly? Write your answer and tell how you know. 1.
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Butterfly 1. Thin antennae Thin antennae Colorful wings Colorful wings Active during the day Active during the day
Moth 2. Thick body Thick body Thick antennae Thick antennae Earth-toned colors Earth-toned colors Active during the night Active during the night
Butterfly 3. Thin antennae with knob at the end Thin antennae with knob at the end Colorful wings Colorful wings Wings folded up Wings folded up
Butterfly 4. Colorful wings Colorful wings
moth Thick antennae Thick antennae Wings are flat Wings are flat Wings are not colorful Wings are not colorful 5.
moth 6. Earth tone colored Earth tone colored Wings are flat Wings are flat Thick antennae Thick antennae
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