#eyespots — Public Fediverse posts
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RE: https://mastodon.online/@globalmuseum/115849161944999694
#Moths of the #Saturniidae are characterized by #adults that camouflage with closed wings (#mimesis), but perform a #mimicry behavior, when disturbed by presenting their #eyespots. They have stunted/fully reduced #mouthparts and reproduce only. Species of genus #Automeris live mostly in the tropics/subtropics, #caterpillars can look #colorful and #bizarre and are defensive via stinging hairs. Exples: Automeris egeus or A. niepelti. The #caterpillar below might be related.
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100 Million Year Explosion in #Color
New study maps dramatic #explosion in #colorsignals used by #animals
#Colors are widely used in #communication within and among #animal #species. For example, peacocks proudly display their vibrant tails, adorned with iridescent #eyespots, to attract peahens for courtship. This is a classic example of #sexual selection using color #signaling.