Malcolm wrote:
In article , Pam Moore
writes
On 6 Jul 2006 06:37:39 -0700,
wrote:
To be honest, I'm not certain if it's a moth or butterfly. I've only
seen it in broad daylight and it seems to be "built" like a butterfly.
Moths settle with their wings spread, butterflies close their wings on
settling. It would also help to know what plants you saw it on or
near.
Sadly, that's not quite a 100% guide as a few moths settle with their
wings spread just as a few butterflies close their wings on settling.
If you can persuade one to sit still long enough to check, then all
butterflies have antennae with club-shaped endings, while no moth does.
Though I admit that isn't all that helpful!
--
Malcolm
Unfortunately, the only way I can think of to make the little bugger
settle, is liable to render it's antennae (and the rest of it for that
matter) unrecognisable.