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ashling

(25,771 posts) Tue Nov 13, 2018, 01:58 PM Nov 2018

Furry Moths Have Evolved Impressive 'Acoustic Camouflage' on Par With Military Technology

https://www.sciencealert.com/moths-acoustic-camouflage-is-like-a-form-of-evolved-stealth-bomber-technology?fbclid=IwAR1Y-K19oZyCLJeO25d4ANtQ63JsXSw8WGXCJyJolVQAXVz7jOllxtUNSIM

The evolutionary arms race between predator and prey has given rise to many impressive defence mechanisms; as it turns out, the lowly moth is no exception.

These unassuming creatures may not have the charming appearance of their butterfly cousins, but their furry facade conceals some tricks that would impress the most advanced military division.

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Furry Moths Have Evolved Impressive 'Acoustic Camouflage' on Par With Military Technology (Original Post) ashling Nov 2018 OP

that is amazing KT2000 Nov 2018 #1

Very cool. Thanks for posting. bif Nov 2018 #2

KT2000

(20,563 posts)

1. that is amazing

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Tue Nov 13, 2018, 02:12 PM

Nov 2018

the coating on the stealth bombers is made of toxic materials that can make workers sick. Too bad they couldn't come up with something like this instead.
Also - this moth is just as pretty as its butterfly cousins.

bif

(22,661 posts)

2. Very cool. Thanks for posting.

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Tue Nov 13, 2018, 02:58 PM

Nov 2018

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