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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/1/38 |