Lepidopterous Insect -

Often considered a "bridge" between the two, with stocky bodies and hooked antennae tips. LEPIDOPTEROUS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

: While many are beautiful, some are "super-pests." The Diamondback Moth ( P. xylostella ) costs the global economy an estimated $4–5 billion annually and is famous for evolving resistance to almost every pesticide. Diversity at a Glance Characteristics Butterflies lepidopterous insect

Mostly nocturnal, with feathery or thread-like antennae. They range from the tiny to the massive Attacus atlas . Skippers Often considered a "bridge" between the two, with