How a moth is different from a butterfly?

Moth is nocturnal but butterfly is diurnal

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Moth has feathery antenna but butterfly has club shaped antenna

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Moth when at rest keeps the wings horizontal but butterfly tend to fold their wings vertically up over their back

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All of the above differentiates a moth from a butterfly

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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above differentiates a moth from a butterfly
Moths and butterflies both belong to class insecta. Moths are nocturnal in habit and when at rest, they keep the wings held out horizontally on the back. The head bears a pair of plummed antennae. Butterflies are diurnal and have thin, club-shaped antennae. When at rest, they keep their wings held together vertically on its back.
The correct answer is option D.

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1.	Take a sheet of paper. Cut two squares of the same size.
2.	Fold them like a fan.
3.	Hold both the folded squares and tie a thread in the middle.
4.	Now spread the folds, and the wings of your butterfly are ready.
5.	Cut the body of the butterfly and draw its eyes. Put a smile on its face.
6.	Stick it on the wings and your butterfly is ready.
7.	You may decorate your butterfly by sticking some bindis, beads or sequins on it.
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