What's the difference? Would you know??

Published: Tue, 03/28/23

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth!

Hi ,

Since several of my emails of late have been about moths, I thought I would resurrect a “comparison chart“ I had developed years ago, and include it here. What's the difference between a moth and a butterfly? They are both called Lepidoptera, since they both have wings with scales on them. The scales give them their colors and patterns. But they do have differences. Here are ten interesting facts:

MOTHS

1. Nocturnal (mainly active at night).

2. Rest with their wings spread out.

3. Bodies are typically thicker.

4. Bodies are normally "furrier".

5. Have larger, feathered antenna.

6. Spin a cocoon to transform.

7. Moths typically are smaller.

8. Moths tend to be drab in color.

9. There are MANY more species.

10. Moths have a frenulum which joins the forewing to the hindwing.

BUTTERFLIES

1. Diurnal (mainly active in daytime)

2. Rest with their wings up.

3. Bodies are more slender.

4. Bodies are smoother.

5. Antenna are thin with a "knob" at the end.

6. Turn into a chrysalis to transform.

7. Butterflies tend to be larger than moths.

8. Butterflies tend to be colorful.

9. Far fewer species than moths.

10. Butterflies do not have a frenulum.

Both of them are beautiful members of the insect world God created! You might be able to identify those around your house better now...

In Christ,

PS - Thank you so much for the many cards, emails, and texts that have been sent during this time! It has meant so much to Carrie and me! Healing is definitely taking place, and Carrie can see it better than I can. She’s done a fantastic job of keeping everything organized, and I’m looking forward to getting back to normal, hopefully sooner than later! We have our first series of seminars in New England at the end of April. The first huge milestone for us is next Thursday, April 6, when I have the first x-rays to ensure that everything is healing OK.

For Christ's glory,
Mike Snavely

PO Box 264
Cornwall PA 17016
USA

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