Police Car Moths on Green Leaves

Publication date
July 2006

Abstract

Most moths are nocturnal. This tiger moth is unusual in that it is active during the day. It is very conspicuous, especially with the two orange hair tufts just behind its head. It is also a poor flyer. These features may seem to make it very vulnerable to predators but it has defensive chemicals in its body that deter would-be attackers.1,46

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