ofthewoodland:  Bird Dropping Mimicry

A variety of creatures have been selected for the expression of colors that allow them to blend in more appropriately or appear distasteful compared to another prey item. The Pied Mossy Frog, Wilson’s Wood Nymph moth, and a Bolas spider are wonderful examples of this interesting aid to survival, for they seem to appear as bird droppings. These creatures have been known as “bird dropping mimics”. The last spider is unidentified but is still a wonderful display of camouflage. 

(Source: hypoprepia)

(Reblogged from ecdysozoa)

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