Deaf moths evolved noise-cancelling scales to evade predators

Deaf moths evolved noise-cancelling scales to evade predators: Some species of deaf moths can absorb as much as 85 per cent of the incoming sound energy from predatory bats — who use echolocation to detect them. The findings, published in Royal Society Interface today [26 February], reveal the moths, who are unable to hear the ultrasonic calls of bats, have evolved this clever defensive strategy to help it survive. (Source: University of Bristol news)