Differences between a Moth and a Butterfly

I have already talked a little bit about the differences between moths and butterflies. One difference is in the pupa stage of their life cycle. As discussed previously, butterflies form chrysalises, while moths make cocoons. (see 2/6/12 for a more thorough explanation). There are many other differences between these two similar flying insects.

Butterflies: 
-typically fly during the day
-knobs on the end of the feelers
-rest with wings pointing up
-typically have bright colored wings, but this is not the best way to determine if it's a butterfly or not
-body is typically smooth
-shape similar to the outline to the left

Moths:
-typically fly at night
-at the end of feelers are hooks or have a feather-like apperance
-rest with wings open
-typically are duller in color, though, as stated above, the color is not the best way to figure out if it is a butterfly or moth.
-body is fat and furry


Here is a resource for where I found the information: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002124/moths.htm
It also has other information about butterflies and their life cycles.

A quick, yet very boring update, on Heraldo: he is still in the chrysalis.