# Evolution has repeatedly turned hawkmoth genitals into defensive tools

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- Published: 2026-11-04T20:20:07+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-evolution-hawkmoth-genitals-defensive-tools.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/evolution-has-repeatedly-turned-hawkmoth-genitals-into-defensive-tools-1a8421/

The genital structures of male hawkmoths are lifesavers. By rubbing specialized scales on their genitals against parts of their abdomen, the nocturnal insects emit ultrasonic sounds that can potentially scramble the acoustic signals that bats use to hunt.

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