Butterflies: A Comprehensive Guide to Life Cycles, Diet & Characteristics

Butterflies are insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Butterflies have colorful wings, while moths have dull-colored wings. Butterflies are active during the day, while moths are active at night. Butterflies feed on nectar from flowers, while moths feed on pollen and nectar from flowers, as well as on other substances such as fruit, leaves, and bark. Butterflies typically have four stages of life: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Moths typically have five stages of life: egg, larva, pupa, cocoom, and adult. Butterflies and moths are important pollinators, helping to reproduce plants and flowers.