Still Waters Posted June 1, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Now this is an example of mimicry at its finest! This newly discovered species (2005) of moth dubbed the Lygodium Spider Moth (Siamusotima aranea) is so named for its preference of feeding on Lygodium species, an invasive Old World climbing fern, and has markings on its wings that make it look just like a spider with orange, spindly legs! This moth mimics a spider so well that I couldn’t even tell what it was at first when I saw the picture from far away! http://www.thefeatur...s-a-spider.html http://www.dailymail...ike-SPIDER.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Shade Posted June 1, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Ewwwww!!!!! I hate spiders . Interesting tho how the moth does that. Edited June 1, 2013 by Lady Shade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted June 2, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Ewwwww!!!!! I hate spiders . Interesting tho how the moth does that. arachnophobia is very common ... ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazahel Posted June 2, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Cool. In that first picture it even has a look as if its about to charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander CMG Posted June 2, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 2, 2013 (edited) I love moths and how they adapt and evolve to survive.. Especially the Humming Bird Moth. Edited June 2, 2013 by xsas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xYlvax Posted June 2, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Tricky little fellows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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