Chien C. Lee

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Keeping its wings outstretched and rotating erratically on the surface of a leaf, this tiny metalmark moth (Brenthia sp.) pulls off a surprisingly good mimicry of a jumping spider and its movements. Lab tests have demonstrated that jumping spiders, which normally constitute a major predator for small moths, will usually avoid Brenthia since an encounter with another spider could lead to a perilous confrontation. Yunnan, China.

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Keywords
China, Choreutidae, Choreutoidea, Gilbertian mimicry, Insecta, Lepidoptera, Southeast Asia, animal, arthropod, defense, defensive mimicry, fauna, insect, invertebrate, metalmark moth, mimic, mimicry, moth, protective mimicry, tropical
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Mimicry, Southeast Asia Mainland, Insects
Keeping its wings outstretched and rotating erratically on the surface of a leaf, this tiny metalmark moth (Brenthia sp.) pulls off a surprisingly good mimicry of a jumping spider and its movements. Lab tests have demonstrated that jumping spiders, which normally constitute a major predator for small moths, will usually avoid Brenthia since an encounter with another spider could lead to a perilous confrontation. Yunnan, China.