Forest Giant Owl butterfly (Caligo eurilochus,(tribe Brassolini of nymphalid subfamily Morphinae). The eye spots or ocelli serve as a decoy,diverting bird attack away from the vulnerable body,and towards the outer part of the hindwings. Photographed in the Ecuadorian Amazon | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Read, Dr. Morley |
Bildgröße: | 3648 px × 5472 px |
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