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 84
56 THE COLOURS OF ANIMALS the antennae (see fig. 14). When the moth is about to fly the antennae are brought forward, and the same action raises the tufts and uncovers the eyes. The moth appears in the autumn and Hves through the winter, so that the resemblance to dead leaves is peculiarly… … Fig. 14.— The base of left antenna of sudden swift rise and Herald Moth (Gonoptera Z^^)a^r^.r), show- ing the tuft of hair which covers the eyes rapid descent are very of the moth in the position of rest ; X 24*5 diameters. unlike the flight of a moth. When at rest, it hides deeply amid thick…
Animals · Insects
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