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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Cacyreus marshalli Butler Geranium bronze
Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae
Portugal, Lisboa.
5/25/2020
TE178'03-200525012'JJK
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Native to South Africa. Example of automimicry (= intraspecific mimicry): a false head at the wing rear, equipped with distinct spots and appendages. In this collection compare with European Leptotes pirithous (Lycaenidae) and South American Colobura dirce (Nymphalidae).