That “butterfly” you saw? It was probably a moth

Mongabay
Feb 17, 2026, 10:26 am91 ptsTrending
Most people think moths are dull, nocturnal, and nothing like butterflies. That couldn’t be more wrong. In the Amazon rainforest, moths come in every color, shape, and size — and many are active during the day. In fact, while there are only about 18,000 species of butterflies worldwide, there are over…

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