Butterflies are distinguished from moths aka night butterflies based on their active time and physical characteristics. Butterflies are generally active during the day while moths are mostly active at nightbutterflies rest or perch with the enforcing wings, moths settle with their wings spread. Butterflies usually have a brilliantly beautiful color, moths tend to be dark, dull. However, these differences are always exceptions.
Kupu-kupu dibedakan dari ngengat alias kupu-kupu malam berdasarkan waktu aktifnya dan ciri-ciri fisiknya. Kupu-kupu umumnya aktif di waktu siang sedangkan ngengat kebanyakan aktif di waktu malam .Kupu-kupu beristirahat atau hinggap dengan menegakkan sayapnya, ngengat hinggap dengan membentangkan sayapnya. Kupu-kupu biasanya memiliki warna yang indah cemerlang, ngengat cenderung gelap, kusam. Meski demikian, perbedaan-perbedaan ini selalu ada perkecualiannya.
