Some of the butterflies and moths in Costa RIca have a large "false eye" pattern near the back of their wings. This is to fool predators so that if they bite them, they will miss their vital organs.
Some of the butterflies and moths in Costa RIca have a large "false eye" pattern near the back of their wings. This is to fool predators so that if they bite them, they will miss their vital organs.
yeah..seen it ..looks like an alien..lovely critter..
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Interesting critter, great shot!
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Some of the butterflies and moths in Costa RIca have a large "false eye" pattern near the back of their wings. This is to fool predators so that if they bite them, they will miss their vital organs.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Have a nice day:)
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful critter image! The feelers are always astonishing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macro!
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ReplyDeleteLove the 'magic eyes' on the butterfly!
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ReplyDeletelittle bit blurry but lovly capture..
ReplyDeleteMoths always get a bad rap, but often they're more interesting and attractive than butterflies.
ReplyDeletemoths are so ordinary but are experts at camouflage.
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ReplyDeleteLove the 'magic eyes' on the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteyeah..seen it ..looks like an alien..lovely critter..
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Some of the butterflies and moths in Costa RIca have a large "false eye" pattern near the back of their wings. This is to fool predators so that if they bite them, they will miss their vital organs.
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