What are Moths?

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About Moths:

Moths are insects that belong to the order Lepidoptera, which they share with butterflies.
There are around 160,000 known species of moths, far outnumbering butterfly species.
Highly adapted, they live in all but polar habitats.
Moths vary greatly in size, ranging in wingspan from about 4 mm (0.16 inch) to nearly 30 cm (about 1 foot).
They often have duller colors compared to butterflies, which helps with camouflage. Some, like the luna moth or atlas moth, are vividly colored.
Moth antennae are often feathery, unlike the thin and clubbed antennae of butterflies.
Most moths are active at night, but some are diurnal.
The larvae and adults of most moth species are plant eaters. Larvae in particular do considerable damage to ornamental trees and shrubs and to many other plants of economic importance.

Q1: What are diurnal species?

Diurnal species are organisms that are active during the daytime and rest or are less active during the night. This behavior is often dictated by environmental factors, biological rhythms, and evolutionary adaptations.

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