There are many unique sounds in the world. Our ears are finely attuned to noises of many levels, and some can pick up the faintest sounds. But have you ever heard a screaming caterpillar? We tend to think of butterflies, moths, and other insects as mostly soundless. Some insects like cicadas and crickets are rather noisy, but most are silent. Caterpillar sounds are faint and hard to discern without certain electronic equipment, but recent studies have shown they are there. Moths are often confused with butterflies. But in general, moths are nocturnal, while butterflies flit about in the sun. Many moths have excellent camouflage to avoid predators. One such is the Walnut Sphinx. These large moths can be hidden in plain sight on the bark of trees, or stems of woody plants. Their coloring resembles that of a dead leaf. But one of the more interesting facts about this insect […]
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