They may belong to the same insect family, but there's a lot that sets them apart. Here's a quick guide
Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on moths and butterflies.
- What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
- What do a butterfly and a moth have in common?
- Is a butterfly related to a moth?
- How many types of moths are there?
- How many types of butterflies are there?
- What are skippers?
- Are skippers butterflies?
About the contributors
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
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