The Predators Of Moths And Butterflies

Moths and butterflies are kind of similar in their shape, size, life cycle and characteristics, but what about their predators? Moths and butterflies have a lot of predators. Predators for caterpillars and pupa are spiders, birds, lizards, frogs, shrews, ants and wasps. The predator for adult moths and butterflies are spiders, birds, bats and lizards. Camouflage or mimicry helps the moth or butterfly hide itself so the predator can't reach it.

The Indian Leaf Butterfly becomes virtually invisible because it attaches to trees so the predators can't find it. The Wood Borer attaches to wood so its predators can't get it. The Decaying Leaf Moth uses camouflage like the other two. Caterpillars have a defense too. It acts like a stick on a tree. It is straight so the predators won't see it. Some moths look like bees so predators don't get them. Moths and butterflies are smart creatures.