This Creatonotus gangis moth is an adult male. It is extending its coremata to secrete the pheromone hydroxydanaidal, in hopes the scent will attract a mate. | Science Channel

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The strange Creatonotos gangis moth from South East Asia atrracts mates using amazingly long, hydroxydanaidal producing scent organs called coremata. The length of these 'hair-pencils', as they are also known, depend on the habits of the caterpillar! The caterpillars of the moth feed on plants which produce pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). PAs are distasteful and so produced by many plants, usually acting as a natural deterrent to would be feeders. Caterpillars of Creatonotos gangis, on the other