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I was told it was some type of moth but I honestly have no idea. Which is why I went with bug...

Not a moth, although it could be easily confused for one because of the colors. Butterflies always have clubbed antennae, moths do not.

Image credit: R. Bessin and B. Newton, University of Kentucky Department of Entomology

Thank you, I really appreciate that. I should know the difference and that is one easy way to remember. :)