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Is butterflies and moths cousies?

The butterflies and moths are cousins because they are the same by they wings, some of them but it"s cool.................


Why do butterflies keep their wings upright when moths don't?

Why do Butterflies keep wings in an upright position


What creatures belong to the family lepidoptera?

Butterflies and moths belong to the family Lepidoptera. These insects are characterized by their large wings covered in scales and undergo a complete metamorphosis during their life cycle, transitioning from caterpillar to adult.


Do moths and butterflies have jumping legs?

no they dont they just have there wings


What are the similarities of a butterfly and grasshopper by their wings?

Butterflies and moths are a group of insects called Lepidoptera. Like all insects, butterflies and moths have a head, thorax, abdomen, two antennae, and six legs. Additionally, moths and butterflies have four wings that are almost always covered by colored scales, and a coiled proboscis for drinking liquids such as flower nectar. Lepidoptera is derived from the Latin lepido= scale + ptera = wing.


What is the different between butterfly and moth?

Butterflies have antennae with a small knob on the end, moths have all kinds of other shapes including, but not limited to, feathery. Most butterflies rest with their wings held vertically, and moths with their wings horizontally. Moths can be active during the day, and brightly coloured!


Do moths or butterflies have two wings on one side 4 total that are directly on top of each other?

Moths do because they fly faster and you can tell in the light. Butterflies have two big wings, and 2 very small wings on top of it.


Do fly's have see through wings?

It depends on the type of fly, but in general, most insect wings are transparent. The biggest exception being moths and butterflies, which have transparent wings covered with small 'feathers.' And many beetles have a set of wings that are hard and protect the inner wings.


What is a scientist called when they study butterflys?

People who study butterflies and moths are called lepidopterists. The study of butterflies alone is sometimes known as 'butterflying', and those who study butterflies alone are sometimes known as 'butterflyers'.


How can you tell a small butterfly from a moth?

Butterflies hav their wings up when they are standing still. moths spread their wings when their standing still


How many wings do butterflies have?

Butterflies have four wings, which are covered with tiny scales that give them their unique colors and patterns. These wings are thin, delicate, and used for flying, displaying mating rituals, and protecting themselves from predators.


What is the example of hairy wings in insect?

An example of insects with hairy wings are caddisflies. They are closely related to butterflies and moths and actually have two sets of hairy wings.