Episode 376
Hawkmoths Shadowy Existence Uncovered
Hawkmoths can hover, eat and track motion all in the pitch black. How do they do it?
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
June 21, 20154m 42s
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Show Notes
Hawkmoths live a shadowy existence; they stick their tongues down the flowers' neck, all the while being tossed about in the wind. And as if that wasn't enough, they do it all in the pitch black. With tiny brains and even tinier eyes - they seem to defy what's physically possible. So how do they do it? Simon Sponberg has uncovered the secret and explained his findings to Graihagh Jackson Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
hawkmothflightrobotdronesmallhovereatmoveflowerswinddarkseem