Animal coloration : an account of the principal facts and theories relating to the colours and markings of animals (1892)
Beddard Frank E. (Frank Evers), 1858-1925, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh · London : S. Sonnenschein · leaf 167
cable to the larvas of many of the Vanessid;i3; several species of these butterflies lay their eggs upon nettles, and the larvre remain associated together in herds, sometimes entirely defoliating the plants. Now, the caterpillars of the Tortoise- shell and others are greenish-black ; seen singly,… … Fig. 15.— Buff-tip Motli and Caterpillar. withered and rolled-up leaf of nettle. But a whole battalion of these caterpillars could haj-dly be passed over by any insect- eating bird; and, like the other instances mentioned, they have beenproved to beusnally unacceptable to birds, lizards, andfrogs.…
Animals - Color
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