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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Lycomorpha pholus (Drury) Black-and-yellow lichen moth
Lepidoptera, Erebidae
Canada, Ontario, Hastings.
7/30/2026
TN208'01-260730003'JJK
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Example of Müllerian mimicry: toxic (as sequestering the phenols) the black-and-yellow lichen moth Lycomorpha pholus and toxic as well (as sequestering, among others, pyrazines) the reticulated net-winged beetle Calopteron reticulatum (also shown in this collection) evolved resemblance in colour and spot pattern on wings, jointly making stronger warning to predators that avoid them as inedible.