Adult butterflies

Butterflies' lives are all about flight. Their vibrant wings are the largest, most visible parts of their bodies, and they spend much of their time in the air. Flying takes a lot of energy, and to get this energy, butterflies drink the nectar from flowers, which require the power of flight to reach. Even when resting, butterflies are often preparing for flight by keeping their wing muscles warm enough to move.

With fanciful flight and their tapestry of colorful patterns and hues, butterflies bring enchantment to the garden with an ever-changing spectacle of movement and color. But there's more to these captivating creatures than just what meets the eye. Did you ever wonder, for example, if butterflies sleep? Or how they communicate, and what exactly makes their wings so colorful? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions. What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?

What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth? What type of life cycle does a butterfly have? What are some butterfly activities that are commonly observed?

Because of the number of questions asked of us, and our small volunteer staff, for the most part we cannot respond individually to your queries, but if a number of people pose the same question, we will post the answer on this page. If you don't find the answer to your question below, please e-mail it to us at naba naba. What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth? Butterflies and moths are evolutionarily related group of insects, called lepidoptera, that share many characteristics, including having wings covered with scales. The word lepidoptera means scaly lepido winged ptera.