Mimicry
Mimicry is an evolutionally shaped resemblance to other organisms or developing own features to discourage or mislead a predator. This show presents examples of mimicry from orchids and insects. Explanations for each species are provided in the fields "Learn more".
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Deilephila elpenor
Elephant Hawk-moth
Polska, Podlaskie, Biebrzański Park Narodowy.
8/6/2012
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Example of automimicry (= intraspecific mimicry): false large eyes of the caterpillar making strong warning to predators.