A study that took place at Strathclyde University in Glasgow found that the moth can sense sound frequencies of up to 300kHz. Most people believe that the bat is the one with ultrasonic hearing but it has been proven that moths are capable of even more advanced sound.

According to BBC, "the greater wax moth is capable of hearing the highest recorded frequency of any animal in the natural world."

Dr. James Windmill, who led the research at the university said: "We are extremely surprised to find that the moth is capable of hearing sound frequencies at this level and we hope to use the findings to better understand air-coupled ultrasound."

"Other animals such as bats are known to use ultrasound to communicate and now it is clear that moths are capable of even more advanced use of sound."

"It is possible that they have had to improve the communication between each other to avoid capture from their natural predator - the bat - which use similar sounds."

According to Live Science, the research team used a laser vibrometer to measure the vibrations of the moth's ear in response to sound waves. They also measured electrical signals in the ear nerve.

Researchers watched the ear as they raised the sound frequency higher and higher. That is when the team discovered that the moth's hearing went to a shocking 300 kHtz.

Bat echolocation calls can go as high as 212 kHz, since the greater wax moth has high-frequency hearing it could potentially help the moth hear a different predator species' calls and evade them, Windmill said.

It is hoped that study of the unprecedented capabilities of the moth's ear will help the research team produce new technological innovations, such as miniature microphones.