Moth, an insect that together with the butterfly makes up the order Lepidoptera. Most moths have intricately patterned, dull-colored wings to camouflage them. When a moth larvae, or caterpillar hatches out from it's egg, it eats the leaf, plant, or fabric on which it was laid. Caterpillars cause extensive damage to the trees, crops, and clothes. As caterpillars grow they shed their skin.
By: David K.