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 in the field "Learn more".
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Danaus plexippus
Monarch
Male. Dorsal view.
Canada, Ontario, Upper Stony Lake.
8/15/2018
TN030'01-180815008'JJK
Example of Müllerian mimicry: toxic (as sequestering cardiac glycosides) monarch (Danaus plexippus) and toxic as well (as sequestering the salicylic acid) viceroy (Limenitis archippus, also shown in this collection) evolved resemblance in colour and pattern on wings, jointly making stronger warning to predators that avoid them as inedible.