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This Moth’s Wings Create a Mind-Bending 3D Optical Illusion to Avoid Being Eaten
In the dense rainforests of northern Australia and South-East Asia, a master of disguise flutters through the shadows. The ...
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The tiniest moths in the world
Most macro-moths are large, and this group is technically called Macroheterocera. It contains the biggest species in the world. Because the above categories are linked to evolutionary time rather than ...
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Spotlight: the atlas moth
One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar. The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, ...
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Masquerading moth deploys unique optical tricks to evade predators
Scientists have described a nocturnal moth's unique evolutionary trick in replicating the appearance of 3D leaf, with potential applications for the development of advanced camouflage materials and ...