Butterfly or Moth?

Butterfly or Moth?

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Science, Social Studies, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explores the differences between moths and butterflies. It covers how to distinguish them by their antennae, activity times, wing positions, and the transformation stages from caterpillars. Moths have feathery antennae and are active at night, while butterflies have smooth antennae and are active during the day. Moths rest with wings spread, whereas butterflies hold them together. Moths form cocoons, and butterflies form chrysalises. The video concludes with a quiz to test the viewer's understanding.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference between the antennae of butterflies and moths?

Butterflies have smooth antennae with a hook.

Moths have smooth antennae with a hook.

Butterflies have feather-like antennae.

Moths have no antennae.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When are butterflies most likely to be active?

Throughout the entire day

During the night

In the afternoon

In the early morning

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do moths typically rest their wings?

With wings folded under their body

With wings held up together

With wings in a V shape

With wings spread out flat

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a cocoon and a chrysalis?

Cocoons are made of silk and are fuzzy.

Chrysalises are made of silk and are fuzzy.

Cocoons are smooth and hard.

Chrysalises are made of silk and are smooth.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which insect is likely inside a smooth, hard outer skin during its transformation?

A dragonfly

A butterfly

A beetle

A moth