Roslyn
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My inner lepidopterist wants me to mention that Butterfly antennae are clubbed at the end (as in this brooch). Most moths have antennae that look a bit like fern fronds.
On the other hand, most moths rest with wings open and most butterflies rest with wings closed.
Perhaps the brooch designer just saw the butterfly as he or she had wings open.
Perhaps the brooch designer just saw the butterfly pinned in a cabinet under glass.
Thank you for the info about the antennae. I will add it to my trivia folder in my brain.