Mimicry Collection (#2)

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Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus), Red Sea, Sudan, Africa

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Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) at a coral reef, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Leaf beetle (Clytra sp) Huelva, Spain, April 2009. WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

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Ant Mimic Spider - killing Asian Weaver Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) prey (note Spider even lifts up its front forelegs to resemble ant antennae - myrmecomorphy) - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

Lantern Fly / Machaca (Fulgora lampetis) displaying eye-spots, used to startle potential predators. Santa Rosa National park tropical dry forest, Costa Rica

Who rewards the Posture Masters, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Who rewards the Posture Masters. A posturing street entertainer and his monkey. The man stands on one leg, holding his other leg behind his head, while the monkey mimics his pose

Lyre Birds, 1911, (1911). Artist: Louis Fairfax Muckley
Lyre Birds, 1911, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Leaf Frog - close up camouflaged in leaves - controlled conditions 13468
BB-2500 Leaf Frog - close up camouflaged in leaves Megophrys nasuta controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Juvenile blacksaddle filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) mimicking a black-saddled toby (puffer) fish (Canthigaster valentini) beside hard coral. This fish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Citrus Swallowtail Butterfly - caterpillar, early instar resembling bird dropping - Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
ASW-4780 Citrus Swallowtail Butterfly - caterpillar, early instar resembling bird dropping Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Papilio demodocus Alan J. S

Emperor Moth
USH-348 Emperor Moth - with wings open family: Saturniidae Saturnia pavonia Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Family of rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) hugging, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

Citrus Swallowtail Butterfly larva - mimicing bird dropping E. Cape South Africa
ASW-3812 Citrus Swallowtail Butterfly larva / caterpillar - mimicing bird dropping E. Cape South Africa. Papilio demodocus Alan J. S

Close up of a foraging Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) amidst a reed bed, Roggebotsbos, Flevoland, The Netherlands

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Horsehead Grasshopper, Superagui National Park, Atlantic Forest, Parana, Brazil Horsehead Grasshopper, Superagui National Park, Atlantic Forest, Paran, Brazil Date:

Lappet Moth - on tree-bark - has its wings and antennae in folded position that makes it looks like a small twig. Bohol, Philippines. February. Gastropacha sp. probably pardale

Hornet mimic hoverfly -Volucella zonaria-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

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Elephant Hawk Moth Larva in snake like posture on moss August Date:

Lithops pseudotruncatella plants
Living stone plants (Lithops pseudotruncatella). This is the pallid form

Flower mimicking crab spider C014 / 0968
Flower mimicking crab spider. Close-up of a flower mimicking crab spider (Epicadus heterogaster) on a leaf. This spider has evolved to closely resemble the shape and colouration of a flower

Treehopper C014 / 4650
Treehopper on a plant stem. Treehoppers (family Membracidae) are insects whose bodies often take on bizarre forms thought to aid in camouflage. They are related to cicadas and leafhoppers

Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) in flower C016 / 4720
Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) in flower. The flowers of this orchid have evolved to resemble a female bee sitting on a flower

Black Arches Moth - on tree bark - Cornwall, UK
DAC-725 Black Arches Moth - on tree bark Cornwall, UK Lymantria monacha David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Phyllium sp. Oriental leaf insect
Leaf insects are characterised a green or brown, flattened body which closely resembles the foliage on which they live

Thornbugs - Costa Rica - family membracidae
CAN-4677 Thornbugs Costa Rica Umbonia family membracidae John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Leaf Frog - close up camouflaged in leaves - controlled conditions 13465
BB-2499 Leaf Frog - close up camouflaged in leaves Megophrys nasuta controlled conditions Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

A long-horned grasshopper or katydid (Tettigoniidae), an ant-mimicking species
AUS-416 A long-horned grasshopper or katydid (Tettigoniidae), an ant-mimicking species. Australia Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Bagworm - psychid moth larva, on rock; Pyrenees. France
ROG-13222 Bagworm - psychid moth larva, on rock Pyrenees, France Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wasp Mimic Beetle UK
SPH-614 Wasp Mimic Beetle UK Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Shale Grasshopper - male, camouflage & mimicry of stones. South Africa
ASW-3657 Shale Grasshopper - male, camouflage & mimicry of stones. South Africa Batrachotetrix stolli Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Owl Butterfly (Caligo idomeneus), wings showing eye-spots

Four-eyed Frog (Pleurodema thaul), view from above

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Horsehead Grasshopper, Superagui National Park, Atlantic Forest, Parana, Brazil Horsehead Grasshopper, Superagui National Park, Atlantic Forest, Paran, Brazil Date:

The Lifelyke stilted giraffe lurer by Heath Robinson
The Lifelyke stilted giraffe-lurer, part of a series called Very Patent Aides to Sport by William Heath Robinson in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

Owl-eye butterfly (Caligo), Green Hills Butterfly Farm, Belize

Pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) looking out of its nest, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Leaf bush cricket or Leaf katydid -Tettigoniidae- emulating a green leaf, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

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Jackson's Chameleon / Jackson's Three-horned Chameleon (controlled conditions) Date:

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Jackson's Chameleon / Jackson's Three-horned Chameleon (controlled conditions) Date:

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Giant Leaf Insect controlled conditions Date:

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Giant Leaf Insect controlled conditions Date:

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Surfer - Looking like underside of Turtle, vunerable to Shark attack Date:

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BRAZIL - MATIS INDIAN, Ԋaguar peopleլ decorate faces to imitate Jaguar Date:

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Greater Butterfly Orchid - Flower (Platanthera chlorantha) Date:

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"Mimicry: Nature's Master of Disguise" In the depths of Rapid Bay, South Australia, a Leafy Seadragon gracefully glides through the water. Its brilliant camouflage renders it invisible to both predators and prey, as they fail to recognize it as a fish. This mesmerizing creature is just one example of nature's remarkable mimicry. Perched delicately on an orchid in Hymenopus coronatus, an Orchid Mantis showcases its incredible ability to blend seamlessly with its surroundings. Its body mimics the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the flower petals, fooling unsuspecting insects into becoming its next meal. Venturing further into South Australian waters, we encounter another master of disguise - the Sea Horse or Leafy Seadragon from the Syngnathidae family. Endemic to this region, these enchanting creatures perfectly imitate swaying seaweed with their leaf-like appendages, ensuring their survival amidst coral reefs. Traveling across continents to Chios, Greece, we stumble upon a captivating Bee Orchid. With astonishing precision, this flower mimics a female bee in appearance and scent to attract male bees for pollination purposes, and is truly nature's artistry at work. Butterflies take center stage when it comes to showcasing mimicry among species. Their wings adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant hues serve as disguises that confuse potential predators or even lure them away from vulnerable areas. Hidden amongst reeds stands the Bittern Bird RES 155 in Botaurus stellaris; its cryptic plumage blending flawlessly with its marshy habitat. This elusive bird relies on mimicry for survival by remaining unseen by both prey and predators alike. The Larval case of bagworms constructed meticulously using plant fragments demonstrates yet another form found in nature. These clever caterpillars create protective cases that resemble twigs or leaves while they undergo metamorphosis, ensuring their safety until they emerge as beautiful moths.