The colours of animals : their meaning and use, especially considered in the case of insects (1890)
Poulton, Edward Bagnall, Sir, 1856-1943 · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 292
264 THE COLOUES OF ANIMALS Tau) has an eye-like mark which it can expose when attacked, but which is otherwise concealed. The appearance of the larva in its terrifying attitude is shown in fig. 58. … Fig. 58.— The larva of Aglia Tau in its terrifying attitude "wit Ji the eye-like mark exposed ; full-fed ; natural size. It is obvious that this kind of intimidation re- quires a caterpillar of a considerable size in order to carry it off ; and as a matter of fact we never find it attempted by…
Animals · Insects
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