Camouflage of moths: Secrets to invisibility revealed
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 12:05
in Biology & Nature
Moths are iconic examples of camouflage. Their wing coloration and patterns are shaped by natural selection to match the patterns of natural substrates, such as a tree bark or leaves, on which the moths rest. But, according to recent findings, the match in the appearance was not all in their invisibility.