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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Colobura dirce (L.) Mosaic
Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae
Brasil, Mato Grosso, Alta Floresta.
9/23/2012
TS075'01-120923156'JJK
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Example of automimicry (= intraspecific mimicry): a false head at the wing rear, marked with distinct spots. 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 European Leptotes pirithous (Lycaenidae).