Cyborg Moths To The Rescue!

Scientists are developing a method of controlling the flight muscles of moths wirelessly, instantly introducing a new term to the vocabulary of technophobes: the mothpocalypse.

Topics:  moths   
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  • This love story has a toxic twist: Bella moths use poison to attract mates
    According to a recent study, the bella moth ( Utetheisa ornatrix) has reportedly evolved to use the toxins of a particular plant they consume during caterpillarhood to not only safeguard themselves ...
    04/23/2024 - 7:49 am | View Link
  • Bella moths use toxins to deter predators and attract mates
    Bella moths (Utetheisa ornatrix) have uniquely adapted to not only consume these substances but also utilize them as a defense mechanism.
    04/23/2024 - 3:15 am | View Link
  • Spraying for spongy moths will begin shortly
    In an effort to protect wildlife habitat, the Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray over 123,000 acres of state game lands this spring to control a non-native invasive insect, the spongy moth.
    04/23/2024 - 2:50 am | View Link
  • Is nothing sacred? Now it turns out moths aren't always drawn to a flame
    Tim notes scientists are baffled by moths' declining interest in light. Does it mean they've lost interest, or are we headed for an insect apocalypse?
    04/22/2024 - 10:08 pm | View Link
  • New findings shed light on how bella moths use poison to attract mates
    Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are as bitter and toxic as they are hard to pronounce. They're produced by several different types of plants and are among the leading causes of accidental death in cattle.
    04/22/2024 - 9:51 am | View Link
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