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Identification

butterflies and moths
Lepidoptera

Lepidoptera: information (1) Lepidoptera: pictures (1984) Lepidoptera: specimens (21)

Caption

Lepidopteran startle response, revealing underwing "eyes."

  • Subject
  • Live Animal
  • Type
  • Illustration
  • Life Stages And Gender
  • Adult/Sexually Mature
  • Anatomy
  • Coloration/Patterning :: Eyespots Or "Startle" Coloration"

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