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Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by mightyhaze: 9:28am On Jul 26, 2025
kripen:
Leopard Vs Tiger is animal that really look alike. Tortoise vs Turtle also look alike. Ops really did well.
they don't tigers are striped and much bigger...leopards are spotted and way smaller than tigers..tigers are even bigger than lions
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 9:29am On Jul 26, 2025
labake1:
Educative

Leopard and cheetah
Dog and wolf
Leopard cheetah jaguar


Dog, wolf, jackass, wild dogs..
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 9:31am On Jul 26, 2025
mightyhaze:
Where is tortoise and turtle


Where is meerkat and mongoose



Where is boa and python



Where is tasmanian devil and honey badger


Oil palm tree and raffia palm tree


Lovely thread ... I love Ecological facts as these
Meerkat, mongoose, wolverine, skunk..


I was gonna say honey badger instead of skunk ..

They do look alike anyway .. even havimg the same coat colours
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by labake1(f): 9:35am On Jul 26, 2025
Silentgroper:
Leopard cheetah jaguar


Dog, wolf, jackass, wild dogs..
Jackass? They said it's a male donkey
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 9:36am On Jul 26, 2025
SeriouslySense:
I like the designs on the Moth. I like how it has circular dark ring design then the back has the most obvious of the circle dark design, and the background color match so well. The full circles sealed the design, especially the bigger ones. Though they are not exactly circular, varying and giving impressions of oval shape, even head shape and others are open to interpretation, i can say i see a desk grin, or a letter b. I am still sane cheesy
But according to butterfly evolution, they do become moth before actually developing into butterfly..
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Pateebartex(m): 9:37am On Jul 26, 2025
Very very educative
Thank you very much op
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 9:39am On Jul 26, 2025
Things I thought before going through this post ..


* Frog were the females, the males were call toad..

Moth are the premature versions of butterflies before actually becoming butterflies...

Octopus had more arms than a squid..
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 9:40am On Jul 26, 2025
cr7lomo:
Cheaters and leopards ...Tigers and lions ...wolves and dogs ... dolphins and Orcas
Tiger and lions have distinct features and don't look similar..


You're right about dolphins and orcas though..
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by oyeb15: 9:42am On Jul 26, 2025
Pls how can I rear crocodile in Nigeria
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 9:45am On Jul 26, 2025
labake1:
Jackass? They said it's a male donkey
Sorry I meant jackal ..
There's also coyote and fox.

Fox looked like AKITAS and American Eskimos breed of dogs plus a Samoyed too
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 9:47am On Jul 26, 2025
oyeb15:
Pls how can I rear crocodile in Nigeria
Rear ..

Lol .. rear then for what??
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 9:49am On Jul 26, 2025
VaginaAcademic:
Crows and Ravens
Hawk
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Jeje247: 10:01am On Jul 26, 2025
labake1:
Educative

Leopard and cheetah
Dog and wolf
Jaguar and leopard
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by unanonso(m): 10:07am On Jul 26, 2025
pansophist:
As a lover of widelife, the two animals that I still cannot differentiate are Leopard and Jaguar. They look exactly the same, almost no difference.
The Jaguar has larger spot.
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by oyeb15: 10:08am On Jul 26, 2025
Silentgroper:
Rear ..

Lol .. rear then for what??
It's proteinous and breed rapidly . I read it tastes like snake
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Switruth: 10:11am On Jul 26, 2025
9jaBloke:
I sincerely miss the old nairaland. Educative posts and witty engagements. Reminds me of explorers
Reminds me of Explorers. Old nairaland was da bomb. Not nowadays where dumb asses insult their fathers.
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by ciro11(m): 10:51am On Jul 26, 2025
TheSourcerer:
Moths and Butterflies


Similarities Between Moths and Butterflies
Both are members of the insect order Lepidoptera and share a few fundamental traits:
- Life Cycle: Complete metamorphosis (egg → larva → pupa → adult).
- Wings: Covered in tiny scales, which give them their color and patterns.
- Feeding: Most adults feed using a proboscis to sip nectar.
- Pollinators: Both play roles in pollinating flowers.



Butterfly vs Moth: What’s the Difference?
✅ What They Have in Common
Both belong to the insect order Lepidoptera.

Undergo complete metamorphosis: egg → larva (caterpillar) → pupa → adult.

Have scaled wings and similar body structures (head, thorax, abdomen, antennae, and six legs).

❌ Key Differences Between Butterflies and Moths
🌞 1. Activity Time
Butterflies: Diurnal – active during the day.

Moths: Nocturnal – mostly active at night.

(Although some moths fly in the day, most are night creatures.)

🌈 2. Wing Coloration
Butterflies: Typically bright, colorful, and patterned wings.

Moths: Often dull-colored, in shades of brown, gray, or beige to blend in at night (camouflage).

(But some moths, like the Luna or Atlas moth, are stunningly beautiful.)

🛌 3. Resting Posture
Butterflies: Rest with wings closed vertically over their backs.

Moths: Rest with wings open or spread flat, covering their bodies.

🐛 4. Cocoon vs Chrysalis
Butterflies: Form a chrysalis – a hard, smooth outer shell with no silk covering.

Moths: Spin a cocoon – a silken covering made from silk and sometimes leaves or debris.

👃 5. Antennae Shape
Butterflies: Thin, slender antennae with clubbed tips (bulb at the end).

Moths: Feathery or thread-like antennae with no bulb.

Male moths often have more feathery antennae to detect female pheromones.

🍽️ 6. Feeding Behavior
Butterflies: Feed mostly on nectar using a long proboscis (coiled mouthpart).

Moths: Some feed like butterflies, but many don’t feed at all as adults and live only a short while.

⚖️ 7. Body Structure
Butterflies: Tend to have slender bodies, smooth and sleek.

Moths: Often have thicker, fuzzier bodies, which help with heat retention during cool nights.

🧬 8. Evolutionary Diversity
Butterflies: About 17,500 species globally.

Moths: Over 160,000 known species, vastly more diverse and varied.

🧠 Summary Table
Trait Butterfly Moth
Activity Time Day (Diurnal) Night (Nocturnal)
Wing Position Closed upright at rest Flat/open at rest
Coloration Bright, colorful Dull, earthy tones
Cocoon/Chrysalis Chrysalis (no silk) Cocoon (silken cover)
Antennae Clubbed tips Feathery or plain
Body Shape Slim and smooth Thick and hairy
Species Count ~17,500 ~160,000
I actually enjoyed reading this and all of them above
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 11:04am On Jul 26, 2025
oyeb15:
It's proteinous and breed rapidly . I read it tastes like snake
So I heard too .. but I thought alligators are the edible ones
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Etlmbuk: 11:09am On Jul 26, 2025
Very educative and useful for biology students. More of this Sir. Thanks
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by ultraviolet27(f): 11:16am On Jul 26, 2025
that sugar glider facial make up resembles a bat!!,.…….abcdefghijklm
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by SeriouslySense(m): 11:29am On Jul 26, 2025
you are right, but Moth is a general classification, not all moth turn into butterflies. I had to check google.



Silentgroper:
But according to butterfly evolution, they do become moth before actually developing into butterfly..

Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Silentgroper(m): 11:35am On Jul 26, 2025
SeriouslySense:
you are right, but Moth is a general classification, not all moth turn into butterflies. I had to check google.
Ok
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by oyeb15: 11:36am On Jul 26, 2025
Silentgroper:
So I heard too .. but I thought alligators are the edible ones
Bot are edible and weight more than a cow.
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by lilyheaven: 12:39pm On Jul 26, 2025
TheSourcerer:
Moths and Butterflies


Similarities Between Moths and Butterflies
Both are members of the insect order Lepidoptera and share a few fundamental traits:
- Life Cycle: Complete metamorphosis (egg → larva → pupa → adult).
- Wings: Covered in tiny scales, which give them their color and patterns.
- Feeding: Most adults feed using a proboscis to sip nectar.
- Pollinators: Both play roles in pollinating flowers.



Butterfly vs Moth: What’s the Difference?
✅ What They Have in Common
Both belong to the insect order Lepidoptera.

Undergo complete metamorphosis: egg → larva (caterpillar) → pupa → adult.

Have scaled wings and similar body structures (head, thorax, abdomen, antennae, and six legs).

❌ Key Differences Between Butterflies and Moths
🌞 1. Activity Time
Butterflies: Diurnal – active during the day.

Moths: Nocturnal – mostly active at night.

(Although some moths fly in the day, most are night creatures.)

🌈 2. Wing Coloration
Butterflies: Typically bright, colorful, and patterned wings.

Moths: Often dull-colored, in shades of brown, gray, or beige to blend in at night (camouflage).

(But some moths, like the Luna or Atlas moth, are stunningly beautiful.)

🛌 3. Resting Posture
Butterflies: Rest with wings closed vertically over their backs.

Moths: Rest with wings open or spread flat, covering their bodies.

🐛 4. Cocoon vs Chrysalis
Butterflies: Form a chrysalis – a hard, smooth outer shell with no silk covering.

Moths: Spin a cocoon – a silken covering made from silk and sometimes leaves or debris.

👃 5. Antennae Shape
Butterflies: Thin, slender antennae with clubbed tips (bulb at the end).

Moths: Feathery or thread-like antennae with no bulb.

Male moths often have more feathery antennae to detect female pheromones.

🍽️ 6. Feeding Behavior
Butterflies: Feed mostly on nectar using a long proboscis (coiled mouthpart).

Moths: Some feed like butterflies, but many don’t feed at all as adults and live only a short while.

⚖️ 7. Body Structure
Butterflies: Tend to have slender bodies, smooth and sleek.

Moths: Often have thicker, fuzzier bodies, which help with heat retention during cool nights.

🧬 8. Evolutionary Diversity
Butterflies: About 17,500 species globally.

Moths: Over 160,000 known species, vastly more diverse and varied.

🧠 Summary Table
Trait Butterfly Moth
Activity Time Day (Diurnal) Night (Nocturnal)
Wing Position Closed upright at rest Flat/open at rest
Coloration Bright, colorful Dull, earthy tones
Cocoon/Chrysalis Chrysalis (no silk) Cocoon (silken cover)
Antennae Clubbed tips Feathery or plain
Body Shape Slim and smooth Thick and hairy
Species Count ~17,500 ~160,000
Now I know the name is moth.
I have been looking for the name.
Thanks for the info
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Emeka71(m): 1:40pm On Jul 26, 2025
cassidy1996:
Just like Nigerian parties APC = Pdp
How about Lizard and Wall-Gecko?
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Kamachicho: 3:15pm On Jul 26, 2025
@ The Sourcerer, thank you for this educative post.
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by 99thEnemy(m): 3:22pm On Jul 26, 2025
labake1:
Educative

Leopard and cheetah
Dog and wolf
Should be Leopard and Jaguar rather.
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by ThinkSmarter: 3:57pm On Jul 26, 2025
Seems Seun has relaxed his strict rules
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by Txjaynee: 4:37pm On Jul 26, 2025
This is an educative post, detailed and well explained. The pictures/images equally did good differentiating them.
Re: 15 Animals That Look Alike But Are Very Different With Pictures THESOURCERER by TheSourcerer(op): 5:22pm On Jul 26, 2025
lilyheaven:
Now I know the name is moth.
I have been looking for the name.
Thanks for the info
Welcome anytime smiley
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