False heads and sexual behaviour in a hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys xami (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)
In several butterflies, the posterior end of the hindwings resembles a butterfly head when the butterfly is perched with its wings closed. There is evidence that this "false head" (FH) deflects predator attacks towards non-vital parts of the body. If the FH protects from visually oriented...
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2021-12-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-202101-0040_false_heads_and_sexual_behaviour_in_a_hairstreak_butterfly_callophrys_xami_lepidoptera_lycaenidae.php |