The female of the Diadem Butterfly (or False Monarch) mimics the African Monarch butterfly to deter would-be predators.
The female of the Diadem Butterfly (or False Monarch) mimics the African Monarch butterfly to deter would-be predators. The colouration is very close to the toxic Monarch and very few birds will try a Diadem. Also a case of sexual dimorphism as the male id totally different.
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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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