Fooled you! Whirling tails of luna moths deflect bat attacks
Predators often strike at trailing streamers instead of biting the body
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BITE THE TAILS Skinny tails trailing from the hind wings of luna moths, shown here in captivity, can trick attacking bats into unwise target choices.
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