Skippers, one type of butterfly, have a long “hook” at the end of the antennae, and moth’s antennae have been described as “featherlike,” having neither a hook nor a knob.

When moths go through metamorphosis, the caterpillar forms a cocoon, which is spun from soft silk. Whether you’re a moth or a butterfly, both of these creatures are incredibly important.

Butterflies Prove Complex Learning May Be More Common in Insects Than We Thought There is direct evidence of spatial learning in any butterfly or moth species.

From a predator’s perspective, these features create an illusion of a second head at the rear of the butterfly. If the attack ...