Pupal Warning Coloration of Three Species of <i>Cystidia</i> (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Ennominae) in Relation to Their Pupation Sites

Many insects display a cryptic color to avoid detection by predators that search for prey by sight. However, some species with chemicals that predators dislike may display a warning color (aposematism) to predators. The predators can learn easier that the species is unsuitable as prey if the color i...

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Main Authors: Makoto Tsubuki, Fumio Hayashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/1/38