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Mot 2 Ronchi


The " Mot 2 Ronchi " ( Local name ) means " Mot with two circles ".
DESCRIPTIONS:
She has two white circles on the wing.
These circles will split half on each wing when the
wings are opend ( see picture ).
On her head she has a black stripe.
It's colours are: light brown, gray, white and black.
Their body lenght is approximately 25mm excluding antenae.

CHARACTERISTICS:
This Mot is active during the night and day.
She is not a shy Mot.

Some difference between a Mot and a Butterfly:
* Antenae of a Mot does'nt have a ball at the end.
* Mots are mostly night insects.
* Mots lack vibrant colours like Butterflies.
* Mots sleep with open wings while Butterflies closed theirs.
* The pupa of a Butterfly hangs unprotected while Mots protects theirs
in the soil, rolled-up in leaves or covered with mud.
* Mots react on light, vibration and scent while Butterflies on
colour, temperature and scent.


BUTTERFLIES & MOTS

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