Bad taste in the moth: study reveals insect's chemical defence
by Aaron Walawalkar from on (#4WM49)
Unsavoury flavour may explain why certain species do not flee from predators, scientist says
It might seem like they are being lazy but some moths do not bother to flee from predators because they make themselves taste disgusting.
That is the case for a certain species of tiger moth, which researchers have found displays a nonchalant approach when faced with potential predators, on account of its disgusting flavour.
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