Giant Swallowtail
What is the largest known butterfly?
Queen Alexandra’s birdwing
What is the largest butterfly in the United States?
Giant Swallowtail
Which is bigger moth or butterfly?
Structure of the body. Moths tend to have stout and hairy or furry-looking bodies, while butterflies have slender and smoother abdomens. Moths have larger scales on their wings which makes them look more dense and fluffy. Butterflies on the other hand possess fine scales.
Do butterflies get bigger?
Bigger caterpillars become bigger butterflies; smaller caterpillars become smaller adult monarchs. Once a monarch becomes an adult butterfly, it does not grow any more. Larvae go through five growth stages called “instars.” This is because, as insects grow, they must shed their exoskeletons as they increase in size.
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