Tuesday, August 16, 2016

How Luna Moths Use Sound Waves for Camouflage

Some butterfly species sport striking patterns on their wings which they use to visually camouflage themselves from predators. But the luna moth is a nocturnal creature. Scientists have suggested that the unique twisty tails of these moths help throw off predators like bats that rely on sound to hunt and navigate-a kind of acoustic camouflage.

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