No. 21 Cyprus Butterflies and Moths - an initial look
[Remember to click on a photograph to enlarge the image] During the spring, summer and autumn of 2020 I have been keeping an eye out for any butterflies or moths that have caught my interest. I am sure that we are all familiar with some of the larger species of butterflies that we see in gardens, parks and other vegetated spaces (including the golf course), but trying to identify the smaller and less familiar species can be quite a challenge. Photography is obviously a great help in the process, though catching individuals at rest or feeding (particularly the smaller species) requires good fortune and a fair amount of patience. Many people wonder what the difference is between butterflies and moths. The main differences are: butterflies have club-shaped antennae, while moths have feathery or other shaped antennae; butterflies are only active during the day, whilst moths are generally nocturnal (though by no means exclusively); butterflies generally rest with their wings clo...