Question

butterflies and moths are among the most cherished insects. the evolutionary relationship between the two has been difficult to estimate because very few fossils exist due to their extremely fragile body and wing structures. recent studies show that they share a common ancestor, and that hedyiids, commonly known as butterfly - moths, are in fact true butterflies, not moths at all. hedyllid butterfly what new evidence would best support the claim that hedyiids are true butterflies? dna testing revealed evidence that shows hedyiids were closely related to butterflies a smaller number of hedyiids were studied and showed similarities closer to moths morphological traits such as wing shape and structure were not similar to butterflies dna testing revealed evidence that shows hedyiids were closely related to moths

Explanation:

DNA testing is a reliable method for determining evolutionary relationships. Evidence showing hedyliids are closely related to butterflies through DNA testing would best support the claim that they are true butterflies. Morphological traits can be misleading, and a small - sample study may not be conclusive. Evidence of similarity to moths would not support the claim.

Answer:

DNA testing revealed evidence that shows hedyliids were closely related to butterflies.