Killygarry in flight!

Enda's grandfather took this picture of a moth in Kildare, he calls it the Killygarry butterfly!

After some research, Enda's mother discovered that it is a cinnabar moth.

One of the differences between moths and butterflies is that butterflies are generally diurnal (active in the daytime) and moths are nocturnal (active at night) but of course there are exceptions and some butterflies fly late and most moths fly in the daytime! 

Have a look at this link to learn more, 

Thanks to Enda, his mammy and granddad!

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