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Chapter 03 of 5

Echolocation Wars

Moths vs. Bats: Stealth, jamming, and sonic combat.

1. The Invisible Net

   Sonar as a Weapon

   Bats hunt by emitting high-frequency clicks and timing the return echo. This creates a real-time vocal map of the pitch-black sky.

2. Evolutionary Response

   The Moth's Ears

   Many moth species evolved ears on their abdomens or thoraxes specifically tuned to detect bat frequencies. They heard the predator before they were seen.

3. Evasive Maneuvers

   The Power Dive

   When a moth detects a bat's 'feeding buzz,' it performs a spontaneous spiral or free-fall. This random flight path makes interception nearly impossible.