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kripen:
Leopard Vs Tiger is animal that really look alike. Tortoise vs Turtle also look alike. Ops really did well.

labake1:
Educative

Leopard and cheetah
Dog and wolf

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

Silentgroper:
Leopard cheetah jaguar


Dog, wolf, jackass, wild dogs..

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 , or a letter b. I am still sane

cr7lomo:
Cheaters and leopards ...Tigers and lions ...wolves and dogs ... dolphins and Orcas

labake1:
Jackass? They said it's a male donkey

oyeb15:
Pls how can I rear crocodile in Nigeria

VaginaAcademic:
Crows and Ravens

labake1:
Educative

Leopard and cheetah
Dog and wolf

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.

Silentgroper:
Rear ..

Lol .. rear then for what??

9jaBloke:
I sincerely miss the old nairaland. Educative posts and witty engagements. Reminds me of explorers

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

oyeb15:
It's proteinous and breed rapidly . I read it tastes like snake

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

SeriouslySense:
you are right, but Moth is a general classification, not all moth turn into butterflies. I had to check google.

Silentgroper:
So I heard too .. but I thought alligators are the edible ones

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

cassidy1996:
Just like Nigerian parties APC = Pdp

labake1:
Educative

Leopard and cheetah
Dog and wolf

lilyheaven:
Now I know the name is moth.
I have been looking for the name.
Thanks for the info