Any idea what insect is this?

Skoda29

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Dun play play.Moth powder can be toxic and harmful to eyes and respiratory system.Is their way of self defense against predators like spiders, lizard and praying mantis.
 

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The insects that leave a powdery residue when you touch their wings are moths and butterflies.
These insects belong to the order Lepidoptera, which in Greek translates to "scaly winged".

While both moths and butterflies have these scales, moths often have a thicker, more loosely attached layer of scales, making them seem more "dusty" or "powdery" than butterflies.
 
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