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Rosy maple moth
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Cecropia moth Tussock caterpillar Pupa Owl moth ermine moth mutualism Leopard moth Luna moth
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Moths vs. butterflies: Can you tell the difference?
Both belong to the order Lepidoptera.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
What can bionics researchers learn from butterflies and moths?
Bionics researchers studying silkworm moths and butterflies.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

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Rosy maple moth
Adorned in yellows and pinks, a rosy maple moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) sits...
© Gary Meszaros/Science Source
Cecropia moth
Adult cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), North America's largest native...
© CathyKeifer—iStock/Getty Images Plus
Tussock caterpillar
Spotted tussock caterpillar (Lophocampa maculata).
E.S. Ross
Pupa
Cocoon of the Isabella tiger moth (Pyrrharctia isabella) opened to show...
Louis Quitt/Photo Researchers
Owl moth
The wings of the Asian Brahmaea hearseyi moth feature a striking combination...
© David/stock.adobe.com
ermine moth
Ermine moth (Yponomeuta).
© Dariusz Majgier/Shutterstock.com
mutualism
Hummingbird moth pollinating a Dianthus flower.
Yummifruitbat
Leopard moth
An adult leopard moth (Zeuzera pyrina) resting on a leaf.
Olaf Leillinger
Luna moth
A large luna moth (Actias luna) sits on the forest floor.
© Victoria Martin/Dreamstime.com
Startle markings: false eyes on noctuid moth (Noctuidae).
E.S. Ross
peppered moth
Peppered moth (Biston betularia).
Olaf Leillinger
light gray peppered moth (Biston betularia)
A light gray peppered moth (Biston betularia) and a darkly pigmented variant...
From the experiments of Dr. H.B.D. Kettlewell, University of Oxford; photographs by John S. Haywood
dark coloured peppered moth (Biston betularia)
Against the background of a lichen-covered oak tree, a darkly pigmented peppered...
From the experiments of Dr. H.B.D. Kettlewell, University of Oxford; photographs by John S. Haywood
Pine needle sheathminer moth (Zelleria haimbachi).
William E. Ferguson
Polyphemus moth
A female polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) depositing eggs. Because...
Louis Quitt/Photo Researchers
royal walnut moth
Royal walnut moth (Citheronia regalis).
Patrick Coin
silkworm moth
Silkworm moths (Bombyx mori) mating on cocoons.
Stephen Dalton—NHPA/Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
gypsy moth larvae
Gypsy moth larvae (Lymantria dispar) on oak foliage.
USDA photo
underwing moth
Underwing moth (genus Catocala).
E.R. Degginger
white plume moth
White plume moth (Pterophorus pentadactyla).
Ingrid Strauch
window-winged moth
Window-winged moth (Arniocera auriguttata).
Svdmolen/Sander van der Mill
Zygaena trifolii
Zygaena trifolii.
Paste
body plan of a male lepidopteran
Body plan of a generalized male adult butterfly or moth and caterpillar.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
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