Butterflies represent one of the two major groups within the order Lepidoptera, the other being the moths. The distinction between butterflies and moths is largely traditional rather than scientific — an arbitrary division based on appearance and behaviour. While almost everyone can recognise a butterfly, few could clearly define what separates it from a moth.
Macrolepidoptera is a traditional, informal grouping that encompasses the larger and more conspicuous moths within the order Lepidoptera. Though not a single, strictly defined taxonomic category, the macrolepidoptera share several recognizable traits: relatively large body size, broad wings, and often vivid or distinctive patterns that make them easier to observe and identify than smaller moths.
