Moth, species: Atlas
What’s the difference between butterflies and moths? Many moths and butterflies look alike. But a few traits help us to distinguish one from the other. The butterfly has club-like antennae, while moth antennae are feathery or hair-like. Butterflies are usually brighter in color than moths. Butterflies have slim bodies compared to the moth’s stout, hairier body. Moths rest with their wings laid back or spread out flat; the butterfly rests with wings erect and full, like a sail. Most moths fly at night; butterflies are active during the day.
While the above is true much of the time, not all species of moth or butterfly follow these rules.
FAMILY: Arctiidae
GENUS: Arctia
SPECIES: caja