Butterflies and moths are relatives. Together, they are known as Lepidoptera, one of the largest orders of insect. But they look different. Compared to butterflies, moths have thicker bodies, and are not as attractive. They usually fly at night, but butterflies are active only by day. The feelers or antennae on top the head, which are use to pick up scent. Most moths have feathery antennae pointed at the tip. A butterfly's antennae are never feathery, and are club shaped at tips. Moths have wings linked together with a bristle-like structure called frenulum. The wings of butterflies are not linked. When a butterfly rests, its wings are folded up whereas most moths rest with their wing flattened out.
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| Ageriidae |
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| Nymphalidae |
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| Hesperiidae |
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| Danaidae |
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| Hesperiidae |
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| Pieridae |
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| Pieridae |
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