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Evolution has repeatedly turned hawkmoth genitals into defensive tools
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a technology story. Phys.org Breaking News is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 4 Nov 2026, 20:20 UTC. The headline in use is “Evolution has repeatedly turned hawkmoth genitals into defensive tools”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
The genital structures of male hawkmoths are lifesavers. By rubbing specialized scales on their genitals against parts of their abdomen, the nocturnal insects emit ultrasonic sounds that can potentially scramble the acoustic signals that bats use to hunt.
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Evolution has repeatedly turned hawkmoth genitals into defensive tools
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