Mimicry Collection (#9)

Emperor Mopane Moth ASW 407 Gonimbrasia belina © Alan Weaving / ARDEA LONDON
ASW-407 Emperor Mopane Moth Africa Gonimbrasia belina Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lappet Moth - on tree-bark - has its wings and antennae in "folded position" that makes it looks like a small
ANZ-970 Lappet Moth - on tree-bark - has its wings and antennae in "folded position" that makes it looks like a small twig Bohol, Philippines. February. Gastropacha sp

Male peacock displaying. Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) male displaying its tail feathers. This bird is native to India and Sri Lanka, although it is widely domesticated throughout the world

Peringuey's Adder - This small snake, also called Sidewinding Adder, shuffles completely into the fine sand of
TD-1560 Peringuey's Adder - This small snake, also called Sidewinding Adder, shuffles completely into the fine sand of the Namib Desert

Perch – use weeds as camouflage – dorsal fin up – side view - Europe UK
BB-933 Perch - use weeds as camouflage, dorsal fin up, turning UK Perca fluviatilis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fly orchid flowers. Insect mimic
ROG-11470 Fly orchid flowers. Insect mimic UK Ophrys insectifera Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hornet Clearwing Moth
USH-347 Hornet Clearwing MOTH Sesia apiformis Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wasp-Mimic Hoverfly UK
SPH-2933 Wasp mimic Hoverfly UK Volucella inermis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bag Moth - Larva, Mimicry of Conifer. USA
SPH-2921 BagMOTH - larva mimicry of Conifer USA Thyridopterix ephemeraeformis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Narcissus Fly - Bee mimic on Ragwort UK
SPH-1563 Narcissus Fly - Bee mimic on Ragwort UK Merodon equestris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Praying Mantis green coloured individual clinging to green twig lying in wait Namibia, Africa
SAS-83 Praying Mantis - green coloured individual clinging to green twig lying in wait Namibia, Africa Mantis religiosa Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Bagworm Psychid Moth - larval in camouflaged pupal case. Fam: Psychidae
ROG-10599 Bagworm Psychid Moth - larval in camouflaged pupal case. Fam: Psychidae Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Atlas Moth Caterpillar False mouth
PPG-706 Atlas Moth Caterpillar False mouth Attacus atlas Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Leaf Insect
PPG-540 LEAF INSECT - YOUNG ON LEAF Phyllium giganteum Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Leaf Insect Malaysia
PPG-1718 Leaf Insect Malaysia. Phyllium giganteum Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Major Bee Fly Europe
PPG-1456 Major Bee-Fly Europe Bombylius major Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Puss Moth Larvae - true head retracted
JLM-11617 Puss Moth Larvae - with false head, true head retracted Cerura vinula John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Gecko on branch. Madagascar
GET-1227 Gecko on branch Madagascar Uroplatus phantasticus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Katydid - Texas, USA - On prickly pear cactus
CAN-2620 Katydid - On prickly pear cactus Texas, USA John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

MOTH - Feathered Thorn - resting, autumn species showing seasonal camouflage Bedfordshire UK
BB-757 MOTH - Feathered Thorn - resting, autumn species showing seasonal camouflage UK Colotois pennaria Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

False Coral Snake - mimic of Coral Snake
AW-2619 False Coral Snake - mimic of Coral Snake Anilius scytale Adrian Warren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Green tree ant mimicking spider - lives near Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina virescens) - mimics and preys on them
AUS-399 Green tree ant mimicking spider - lives near Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina virescens) - mimics and preys on them Australia Amyciaea albomaculata Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com

Snowshoe / Varying Hare British Columbia. Winter
TOM-540 Snowshoe / Varying HARE - under tree, in snow British Columbia, Canada Lepus americanus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bittern - close-up, in reeds
RES-159 BITTERN - close-up, Sky pointing in reeds Europe Botaurus stellaris George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ringed Plover - Broken Wing Display Charadrius hiaticula Yell, Shetland, UK BI011343
COS-1787 Ringed Plover - Broken Wing Display Yell, Shetland, UK Charadrius hiaticula Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Potoo
WAT-9041 Great Potoo - In tree Llanos, Venezuela Nyctibius grandis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Dragon - Found only in southern Australia. Is well camouflaged when amongst kelp and weeds. South Australia HOR-005
VT-8506 Leafy SEADRAGON - Endemic to southern Australia South Australia Phycodurus eques Camouflaged well, when amongst kelp and seaweeds

Leafy Sea Dragon - Endemic to southern Australia. Well camouflaged amongst kelp and sea weed. Attains 35 cm
VT-8503 Leafy SEADRAGON - Endemic to southern Australia South Australia Phycodurus eques Well camouflaged amongst kelp and seaweed. Attains 35 cm

Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey. UK
SPH-853 White Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey UK Misumena vatia Also known as White death Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pearl-spotted Owlet Showing false eye spots
PS-527 Pearl-spotted OWLET - showing false eye spots Glaucidium perlatum Note false eye spots on back of birds head Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killdeer Plover Feining injury
MOP-146 Killdeer Plover Feigning injury Charadrius vociferus B Moose Peterson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-capped Plover / Red-capped Dotterel Injury-feigning display Lee Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-3120 Red-capped Plover / Red-capped Dotterel - Injury-feigning display Lee Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Charadrius ruficapillus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal

Grey / Black-bellied Plover Feigning injury
CK-1756 Grey / Black-bellied PLOVER - feigning injury Pluvialis squatarola Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Jackson's Chameleon
AP-1030 JACKSON'S CHAMELEON - on branch Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White Death Crab Spider - Spider changes colour to match background for camouflage Yellow variety UK garden
SPH-3301 White Death Crab Spider - Spider changes colour to match background for camouflage Yellow variety. UK garden Misumena vatia Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display

Thornbugs - group on branch
DB-2064 Camouflaged THORNBUGS / Thorn Treehopper - group on branch Umbonia crassicornis Distribution: South and Central America, Mexico and southern Florida

Leafy Seadragon - juvenile with isopod parasite Nerocila sp. attached Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula
AUS-1748 Leafy Seadragon - juvenile with isopod parasite Nerocila sp. attached Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Phycoduruseques John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) sleeping, Volunteer Point, East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

Elephant seals on a beach, Saunders Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), Volunteer Point, East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

A group of Tobas performing the Devil Dance - La Diablada, during the carnival, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Eyed Hawk-moth On lupin flower
COS-827 Eyed Hawk-moth - on Lupin flower Essex, UK Smerinthus ocellata Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Speckled Wood Butterfly Close up of wing x5 mag at 16mmx24mm Bedfordshire, UK
BB-640 Speckled Wood Butterfly - Close up of wing showing eye Bedfordshire, UK Pararge aegeria x5 mag at 16mmx24mm Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Green Longwing Butterfly. Flies above forest canopy in rain forest habitats from sea level to 1200m
ASW-4414 Green Longwing Butterfly Occurs from Mexico, Amazon Basin to Argentina. Philaethria dido Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Buckeye Butterfly
ROG-11927 Common Buckeye Butterfly - mating pair California, USA Distribution includes South America Junonia coenia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

John Dory Fish Disruptine lines / pattern, UK marine
PM-7331 John Dory Fish Disruptine lines / pattern, UK marine Zeus faber Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Mimicry: Nature's Master of Disguise" In the depths of Rapid Bay, South Australia, a Leafy Seadragon gracefully glides through the water. Its brilliant camouflage renders it invisible to both predators and prey, as they fail to recognize it as a fish. This mesmerizing creature is just one example of nature's remarkable mimicry. Perched delicately on an orchid in Hymenopus coronatus, an Orchid Mantis showcases its incredible ability to blend seamlessly with its surroundings. Its body mimics the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the flower petals, fooling unsuspecting insects into becoming its next meal. Venturing further into South Australian waters, we encounter another master of disguise - the Sea Horse or Leafy Seadragon from the Syngnathidae family. Endemic to this region, these enchanting creatures perfectly imitate swaying seaweed with their leaf-like appendages, ensuring their survival amidst coral reefs. Traveling across continents to Chios, Greece, we stumble upon a captivating Bee Orchid. With astonishing precision, this flower mimics a female bee in appearance and scent to attract male bees for pollination purposes, and is truly nature's artistry at work. Butterflies take center stage when it comes to showcasing mimicry among species. Their wings adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant hues serve as disguises that confuse potential predators or even lure them away from vulnerable areas. Hidden amongst reeds stands the Bittern Bird RES 155 in Botaurus stellaris; its cryptic plumage blending flawlessly with its marshy habitat. This elusive bird relies on mimicry for survival by remaining unseen by both prey and predators alike. The Larval case of bagworms constructed meticulously using plant fragments demonstrates yet another form found in nature. These clever caterpillars create protective cases that resemble twigs or leaves while they undergo metamorphosis, ensuring their safety until they emerge as beautiful moths.