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Is there a difference between an albino moth and a white moth?

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Yes. Technically, an albino is an animal which cannot produce pigmentation because of some biochemical disruption. A moth presents pigmentation of different origins on several body parts, from wings to other extremities, mouthparts, eyes. read more

An albino moth would be a moth of a species that normally has color, but that because of a mutation did not have any pigment. Such a moth would completely lack color. A white moth, on the other hand, would just be from a species that is normally white. read more

One of the easiest ways to tell the difference between a butterfly and a moth is to look at the antennae. A butterfly’s antennae are club-shaped with a long shaft and a bulb at the end. read more

Such a moth would completely lack color. A white moth, on the other hand, would just be from a species that is normally white. There are dozens of species of white moths, many of which have color on their legs or antennae, or that have small spots on their wings. read more

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