From: David A Gabel, ENN Published June 8, 2012 10:13 AM  Study:
Virgin Male Moths Show Their Inexperience when Chasing Females
As with any species, there is a learning curve when trying to
attract the opposite sex. Genetic knowledge can only go so far
in preparing a young male. The rest is learned through trial and
error, usually many errors. Moths are no different. When the
female emits her pheromones to attract a mate, the male gets
crazy and rushes headlong into a mating dance with her. This
consists of a long flight in which the male tries to catch the
female. What the virgin male does not know is that a moth's
flying muscles must be adequately warmed up before engaging in a
prolonged powerful flight. Their inexperience tends to cost them
the contest for the female to the more experienced males.   The
study was conducted by researchers Prof. Franz Goller, Prof.
Neil Vickers and doctoral student, Jose Crespo of the University
of Utah. It involved observing the Helicoverpa zea, aka the corn
ear worm, part