JAMB - Biology (2013 - No. 6)
Which of the following distinguishes a butterfly from a moth?
the wings of butterfly rest horizontally but those of moth rest vertically
Both are active during the day
they have similar antennae
the abdomen of moth is fatter than that of butterfly
Spiegazione
Moths generally have fatter abdomens compared to butterflies. This difference is noticeable due to the moths' tendency to have shorter, thicker bodies with more hair, while butterflies are typically slenderer and longer.