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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Mimicry
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Leptotes pirithous (L.) Lang's short-tailed blue
Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae
Portugal, ilha da Madeira, Funchal.
7/24/2017
TE128'03-170724007'JJK
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Example of automimicry (= intraspecific mimicry): a false head at the wing rear, equipped with distinct spots and appendages. Moreover, this part is held upwards. In consequence, the false head is attacked by the predator; in addition, it expects that the butterfly will escape up, whereas it will fly down. In this collection compare with South American Colobura dirce (Nymphalidae).