Moths far outnumber butterflies, and while most fly at night, many are just as colorful as their daytime cousins. One quick way to tell them apart is the antennae: moths usually have feathery or thread-like antennae, while butterflies have slender ones tipped with clubs. Like butterflies, moths go through complete metamorphosis, and many caterpillars spin a silk cocoon. Explore the moth life cycle to follow all four stages, from egg and caterpillar to pupa and adult.
Moths are fascinating creatures, but most likely, you don’t like them since there may be a few months of gnawing on your clothing in your closet, but those are relatively simple to get rid of. Not the adult flying moths, but their rice-sized larvae, are the experts in fabric devastation. Teachers and students: you’re welcome…