A Male Moth Detects a Distant Female and Begins to Fly

question 22

Essay

A male moth detects a distant female and begins to fly towards her, but he hears the loud ultrasonic pulses of a hunting bat. The moth decides to employ evasive manoeuvres to avoid the bat, giving up his pursuit of the female moth. What is the ultimate-level explanation for this behavioral decision?

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