“This suggests that moths are exploiting the way predators perceive 3D shapes to improve their camouflage.” The fruit-sucking moth’s illusion is so convincing that even humans are fooled.

Scientists have described a nocturnal moth's unique evolutionary trick in replicating the appearance of 3D leaf, with potential applications for the development of advanced camouflage materials ...

Kerry served as The Scientist’s news director until 2021. Before joining The Scientist in 2013, she was a stringer for Reuters Health, the senior health and science reporter at WHYY in Philadelphia, ...