What’s the difference between moths and butterflies?

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Buckeye butterfly

Lepidopteran larva

moth versus butterfly

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What’s the difference between moths and butterflies?: References & Edit History

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Melissa Petruzzello

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	New article added.	Melissa Petruzzello	Jun 05, 2024
	Replaced media.	Melissa Petruzzello	Jun 05, 2024