Hawk Moth on Robotic Flower (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Hawk Moth on Robotic Flower

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A hawk moth is shown on a robotic flower used to study the insect's ability to track the moving flower under low-light conditions. The research shows that the creatures can slow their brains to improve vision under low-light conditions - -while continuing to perform demanding tasks.

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Credit: Rob Felt, Georgia Tech

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