The pupa of most moths is enclosed in a cocoon. Moths hide during the daytime and are active at night, while butterflies fly during the day and are inactive at night. Butterflies are usually brighter colored than moths, hold their wings upright when at rest, and have their antennae enlarged or knob-like at the tip. One group of butterflies, the skippers, have the tips of their antennae bent back like the handles of canes. Moths are dull colored, fold their wings flat on the back or extend them sideways when at rest, and never have antennae with knobs at the tips.
Butterflies visit flowers during the day.
Many moths come to lights at night and many of the larvae are injurious to plants. We hope you enjoy visiting our WWW site.