Oh, moth you are not a butterfly,
indeed – you are not.
Eclipse is a group of you,
many varied species,
more than a hundred and fifty thousand,
to be sure.

Hummingbird, Sphinx,
Garden Tiger, Giant Leopard,
Comet, Peppered,
Wax and Diamondback
all have one thing in common,
names belonging to you.

Mostly nocturnal are you,
active during twilight.
Camouflage is one of your defences,
avoiding detection from hungry predators.
Enjoy your time as a moth,
your life span is brief.

Your body is wide, thick and hairy,
sensory hairs you could boast.
Then there is your feather like antennae’s,
and your amazing sense of smell.
Not to mention your exceptional vision,
eyes with hexagonal lens.

You love to flutter and fly,
with earth tone-coloured wings,
though there are exceptions to the rule,
moths clothed with adoring colours.
Mothing, is a wonderful pastime,
time to watch and observe.

You are not a butterfly,
indeed – you are not,
you are a moth!

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