https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f Made with charm en-us 2020-07-27 17:25:34 UTC 2026-03-20 03:19:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663549858 Upon first glance, the pattern on the wings of the moth really stand out to me. They almost looked like beetles for a split second. It's unique. 

Ehva Hoffmann]]> 2020-07-27 19:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663549858 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550323 Seeret Banwait]]> 2020-07-27 19:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550323 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550361 Transparency of the wings (very thin), bug like patterns on the wings]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550361 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550425 The pattern on its wings; how it looks like a realistic splash of 'water' on the bottom of the wings]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550425 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550426 2020-07-27 19:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550426 christopherjaworski https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550439 2020-07-27 19:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550439 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550446 2020-07-27 19:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550446 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550486 2020-07-27 19:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550486 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550495 2020-07-27 19:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550495 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550568 It looks like it has the image of a fly with red eyes on it. ]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550568 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550678 2020-07-27 19:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550678 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550699 The pattern on the moth seems to be transparent, seems to maybe show an image of another creatures face when the wings are folded to scare off predators.]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550699 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550762 The patterns could be used to disguise and camouflage itself when it's wings are folded so it doesn't look like a moth to other animals.]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550762 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550773 2020-07-27 19:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550773 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550778 the side splotches on the moths wings appear to look like bugs with red eyes.]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550778 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550820 The golden, honey like substance on the wings. As well as the the flies like design on the wings.]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550820 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550829 Very colourful patterns, look like eyes]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550829 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550838 The pattern of the wings stood out to me.]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550838 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550867 The pattern on the wings looks as if there is liquid on it. I also didn't see the antennas standing out on it like I normally would with moths.
I think that the markings on the wings are a form of camouflage. It might be easier for it to blend with the colours of the trees. Also, the pattern makes it appear like there's a sticky substance, so that could repel predators.

To test it, normal moths can be used as the control. The populations of the normal moths can be compared with the populations of this moth over time. If this moth's population is greater than the normal moth, it might've been better suited for its environment based on its design.

Divyanshi Mitra]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550867 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550916 It looks like there is a bug on each of the two wings. LN]]> 2020-07-27 19:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550916 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550975 2020-07-27 19:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550975 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550979 It has an interesting pattern with lighter coloured wings and a honey/liquid coloured pattern - looks like flies.]]> 2020-07-27 19:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550979 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550993 The wings also look  diseased (brown spots) so they might be another defence mechanism. Predators won’t want to get sick from eating something that’s sick. 
I also know that animals with spots and patterns can blend in better.

—Madeleine LeBlanc.]]> 2020-07-27 19:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550993 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550997 The patterns on the wings are symmetrical yet the red marking on the very left wing is a different colour than the same one on the very right.

]]> 2020-07-27 19:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550997 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550999 There appears to be some sort of residue on the wings. It stands out from the butterfly’s nearly clear wings.  ]]> 2020-07-27 19:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663550999 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663551017 There is something wrong with the moth's wings, this could be an effect of pollution in their habitat. This moth might die out because of these new circumstances, or go through micro evolution to fight off this substance/chemical(?).]]> 2020-07-27 19:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663551017 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663551349 The white wings and patterns on the wings]]> 2020-07-27 19:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663551349 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663551457

]]> 2020-07-27 19:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663551457 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663551852 The patterns on the moth seemed to attract me right away. My first thought reminded me of the moths I learned about in biology class, which were able to go from a light colour to a dark colour due a flaw in the DNA. What peeked my curiosity was questioning whether the pattern was natural or was it caused by external influence or disasters?]]> 2020-07-27 19:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663551852 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552247 The bug like patterns could be there to scare off predators to keep the moth safe, the colours could look poisonous.]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552247 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552438 I hypothesize that the species has the following pattern on its wings(flies) to appear as if it is not an insect and it can blend in as an object with flies resting on it, so that its predators are confused. ]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552438 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552491 It may be trying to fool predators with the way it looks. The wings look like they have bird droppings so predators may not want to go near that. ]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552491 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552518 I believe that this is either to  make the moth appear small(so it appears as if there are two small bugs instead of one large one) Or perhaps it is meant as a lure of some kind? It could also be a genetic flaw, an abnormal specimen?]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552518 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552593 I believe that the moth has the pattern that resembles beetles in order to keep predators away. A moth is definitely prey for many creatures such as lizards or bats. I think that this pattern can help the moth survive better since some of their predators don't prey on beetles. It can help the moth blend into its surrounding while giving the illusion that it isn't a moth to predators. It's possible the moth evolved this way in order to protect itself.]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552593 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552602 I think this pattern helps helps them hide away from their predators and survive. It also helps them in attracting their mates. It could be helping them look like beetles or some other animal to hide away.

]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552602 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552616 I believe they have spots on their wings to blend in with their surroundings. It can also disguise itself as a poisonous bug which predators wont' interact with.]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552616 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552642 The pattern on the wings could be a way to confuse its predators, who may think that the moth is a trap and the "bugs" are corpses of insects.]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552642 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552645 I believe that the figure on the moth’s wings resemble  another creatures face when the wings are folded, maybe to scare off predators that feed off the moths.

]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552645 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552677 Camoflage to blend in with a flower with a similar white pattern. This may explain why there are nectar looking patterns on the moth.]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552677 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552680 If the moth was exposed to inhospitable aspects in their environment then odd patterns could be created on the wings]]> 2020-07-27 19:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552680 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552732 The design on the wings could be to attract its prey to simplify the attack. The images look like flies drink this golden substance.]]> 2020-07-27 19:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552732 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552781 I believe that the pattern on the moth's wings help it to camouflage as the colours are not bright and would not stand out in the environment. It is also symmetrical and does not have any features that would particularly stand out in the environment. It could have been an adaptation as moths with wings that stand out would have been killed off and not able to breed, while the ones with dull wings survived and reproduced. Therefore, their offspring have survived until today.]]> 2020-07-27 19:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552781 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552869 I believe the moth has these wings to confuse predators by making it seem like there are only beetles and not a moth. Could also be used to attract other beetles and bugs.]]> 2020-07-27 19:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552869 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552956 2020-07-27 19:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663552956 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663553025 The moths pattern is a way for it to camoflage from predetors, and or it could be a feature that the moth itself can change according to their day to day situations.]]> 2020-07-27 19:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663553025 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663553386 The pattern differentiates males and females. The more patterns, the more attractive the butterfly]]> 2020-07-27 19:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663553386 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663553482 I hypothesize that this could be due to external factors. The markings could be due to a cause of natural disasters or they could simply be a genetic malfunction that could have been apart of the evolution of the moth. Maybe some conditions around the moth might have caused it to have these markings.]]> 2020-07-27 19:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663553482 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663553603 An experiment that I would conduct is that I would have moths with the patterns with their potential predators and also moths without patterns on their wings. I would then use direct observation to determine whether or not the patterns of the wings of the moths actually affect the survival and likeliness the predators would feed on the moths with patterns.]]> 2020-07-27 19:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663553603 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663554475 to keep predators away by appearing as two bugs surrounded by liquid to seem poisonous. Bright colours in insects usually mean danger to animals.]]> 2020-07-27 19:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663554475 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663554826 The patterns are meant to look like eyes, making the moth look larger and dissuading would be predators]]> 2020-07-27 19:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663554826 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663555161 Maybe it's to attract mates. The colours really stand out which contradicts the concept of camouflage. 
The lightning strokes on the wings would really stand out. As well as the white.

]]> 2020-07-27 19:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663555161 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556613 To test the hypothesis, you would need to test these moths with another group of moths (which are similar in terms of predators and perhaps eating habbits, etc.) to see how they interact in their environment with the predators. From this you can see which group interacts with the most predators]]> 2020-07-27 19:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556613 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556642 I would take a natural predator of the moth, then have two groups of moths, one with this pattern, another that is plain and set them in two different enclosers, setting the predators against them. Then, you would have to tack the data, run the tests over again a couple times and see which group fared better.]]> 2020-07-27 19:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556642 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556706 For the experiment we could place this moth with another  moth without the pattern along with a predator and see which one it is more attracted to and which one it is scared of.]]> 2020-07-27 19:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556706 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556752 In order to confirm or refute my hypothesis I would test whether the pattern on the moth helps them camouflage and protect themselves against predators. I would release different types of moth each with unique patterns on their wings into an enclosed space (such as a conservatory or greenhouse) as well as one known predator to moths. For example, 20 different moths, 1 bat. From there, I would observe and take notes of what moths are first eaten by the bat or which ones are sought out by the bat (bold colours that make them stand out). In conclusion, I would see how well the moth with a beetle like pattern camouflages and stays alive. ]]> 2020-07-27 19:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556752 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556773 Track the population of moths with the pattern as the Dependant variable and time as the independent variable. As a control group use moths without the pattern. Account for extraneous variables such as food sources by conducting test in the same location. Additionally, test the experiment over different time frames.]]> 2020-07-27 19:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556773 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556783 1. pick one predator for these moths 
2. pick 2 areas with a lot of these predators (areas with about the same population size) 
3. in one area, introduce normal white moths and in another, introduce the moths with the patterns 
4. count up how many moths are left in each area 
5. if more moths with patterns are left, that means they are more likely to survive from predators]]> 2020-07-27 19:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556783 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556908 To test the hypothesis you could collect data on how the moth reacts when in the presence of a predator as well as how the predator reacts. If the predator does become confused or scared it would mean the pattern helps.]]> 2020-07-27 19:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556908 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556961 Place the moth along with other species of moth with its natural predator and track the species and how well they survive the predators.]]> 2020-07-27 19:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556961 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556984 We can make observations by looking at other moths with different coloured and patterned wings to see what could happen if it comes in contact with a predator.  We can test their ability to camouflage with their surroundings for protection or we could test out the Bottleneck effect and mimicry.  To see which species can survive some situations.]]> 2020-07-27 19:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663556984 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557028 If the pattern on the moth is used for protection from predators, we can track how many offspring in the generation has these kinds of pattern. If the pattern gives the moth better chance of survival, then more moths with this pattern can pass it on to its offspring.

Moths with and without the pattern can also be released into the wild, and scientists may be able to track how well (time length) they survive in the same environment that they are found in before they are eaten by predators.

Christine]]> 2020-07-27 19:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557028 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557075 To test this hypothesis you could take a group of these moths and another group moths with similar predators and monitor them in a similar environment and see if the moth with the beetle pattern survives longer or does something with those patterns to deter predators that the other normal moths would not do.]]> 2020-07-27 19:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557075 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557230 We can bring a certain amount of butterflies and we can record if less predators approach the butterflies, if this happens then that means that the pattern on the butterfly's wings helps them hide away from their predators. It helps them look like another more harmful animal.]]> 2020-07-27 19:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557230 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557236 If we assume that the markings are meant for protection or camouflage, we can assume that they’re habitat must be surrounded with dark colours so that they can blend in. Moving them to an area where their marking will not be advantageous to them, possibly disadvantageous could help test the theory ]]> 2020-07-27 19:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557236 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557298 Since the moth possibly lives in a forest you can study which plants it prefers to stay on. If it blends into the environment the prefer then they have the pattern for camoflage. If they do not blend it then they do not have those patterns for camoflage.]]> 2020-07-27 19:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557298 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557628 The moths may be using a form of mimicry in order to not get eaten by predators. The wings may serve as its form of camouflage into a certain bug or beetle that other animals know are dangerous and would avoid. Since the moth may not be dangerous, using its wings as its form of protection may prolong the species risk of extinction and further prolong its life.]]> 2020-07-27 19:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557628 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557763 The hypothesis dealing with the wing's patterns as camouflage could be tested by comparing how conspicuous animals are against particular backgrounds or observing the other insects within that particular animal's habitat. Also, comparing a moth with no patterns with this moth against predators will determine things as well.


]]> 2020-07-27 19:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557763 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557825 To test the experiment on what the moth does with the unique pattern on its wings, is to have 2 groups of moths. One with the pattern and one without. Then sending both groups into a controlled environment with predators. This will allow us to compare the behavioural differences of the moth with patterns on its wings with the moth without any patterns.]]> 2020-07-27 19:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557825 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557832 Track moths found to have this pattern and determine whether or not the pattern benefits the moth by comparing the results to moths without the pattern.
Also, if the pattern is a result of poor aspects in an environment, one could put moths without the pattern in the same environment to see if these patterns grow on the wings.]]> 2020-07-27 19:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557832 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557841 To test the hypothesis you could put some moths or other similar animals with bright colours and dull moths in the same environment as a common predator and see which one gets targeted the most.]]> 2020-07-27 19:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663557841 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663558296 Place these moths and others with opposite colours in a confined natural environment with predators (birds maybe) in the space. You could count how many are originally there and how many are seen and eaten by predators in each group of moths,]]> 2020-07-27 19:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663558296 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663558305 A way to test my hypothesis would be to compare it to another species of moth and how their features affect them. That way we can have a side by side comparison.]]> 2020-07-27 19:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663558305 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663558320 To support or disprove the hypothesis, I would find a plain coloured moths (in this case white) and put it in a controlled environment with moths with patterns. I would add a predators and I would compare the population left of the patterned and plain butterfly’s. If there are more patterned butterfly’s left, than it would prove it’s camouflaging ability. ]]> 2020-07-27 19:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663558320 https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663558545 The best way to do testing is to watch how the species grows or declines through a period of time. Species will adapt to their environments when they are threatened by predators, the climate changes, etc. We can see how another variations of this species reacts to certain environments VS this species.]]> 2020-07-27 19:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellebarretteng/xav1ugzq37dvx4f/wish/663558545