Mimicking Collection

A Golden Girl by Barribal
A colour illustration of a young girl holding a piece of golden fabric, mimicking the surrounding butterflies

Mr. W. S. Woodin's Entertainment, "The Olio of Oddities" - scene, "The Lakes", 1856. Self-styled polygraphist, or impressionist, who portrayed

Snake-mimic caterpillar (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) a hawkmoth caterpillar that resembles a viper when threatened, on branch, La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

Bush cricket / Katydid (Tettigoniidae ), female leaf mimic ovipositing into branch. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Sphinx hawk moth (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) caterpillar, snake mimic species, Amarakaeri Communal Reserve, Maijuna, Rio Napo, Peru

Moss mimic stick insect (Trychopeplus laciniatus) showing amazing camouflage on mossy vine, photographed in tropical rainforest in mobile field studio against a white background

Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar (Papilio helenus) showing snake mimicry, Tai Mo Shan Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) on twig, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Alaotra-Mangoro Region, Madagascar

Green praying mantis (Majangella moultoni) camouflaged on mossy tree trunk. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Bumblebee scarab beetles (Pygopleurus humeralis) feeding on Phelypaea flower (Phelypaea coccinea). Flower has marks that mimic beetle elytra wings to attract pollinators

Hedgehog-shaped lip bulbophyllum (Bulbophyllum echinolabium), Cultivated in glasshouse, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Controlled conditions

Saturniid moth (Automeris excreta) camouflaged in leaf litter, Guatemala

American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) courting pair performing Piping Display, calling as they walk along together, Fort DeSoto Park, Florida, USA, March

Great pied hoverfly (Volucella pellucens) feeding from bramble flower, Wiltshire, England, UK, July. Bumblebee mimic species

Beware of Submarines WW1
Lady swimmer mimicking a submarine with her fake periscope. Date: circa 1916

LEAF INSECTS
There are 25 insects here, all mimicking foliage or such : the dead-leaf butterfly is in the centre : the leaf-like locust upper right, and there are various stick insects. Date: circa 1890

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Spined orbweaver spider (Micrathena gracilis) on leaf. El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) in flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) on leaf in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Basin, Ecuador

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) in flower with resting fly, Lorraine, France. June

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South Port Elizabeth, Shamwari Game Reserve. Baby elephant plays with a branch, mimicking its nearby parent. Date: 19/05/2006

Esprit d imitation (colour litho)
3097822 Esprit d imitation (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esprit d imitation. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 18 September 1904.); © Look and Learn

Cocktail (colour litho)
3097783 Cocktail (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocktail. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 10 January 1904.); © Look and Learn

Chinese Visitors to a British War Ship (engraving)
1100136 Chinese Visitors to a British War Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Visitors to a British War Ship)

Submarines
Lady swimmer mimicking a submarine with her fake periscope. Date: circa 1916

The monks orangutan (chromolitho)
973976 The monks orangutan (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monks orangutan)

Boy mimicking his father (coloured photo)
5995963 Boy mimicking his father (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy mimicking his father)

The Orang-Outang mimicking a Man (engraving)
3628612 The Orang-Outang mimicking a Man (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orang-Outang mimicking a Man)

The Salute (oil on canvas)
615827 The Salute (oil on canvas) by Monge, Jules (1855-1934); 46.4x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Circus Performers, 1875 (oil on canvas)
493270 The Circus Performers, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Blum, Maurice (1832-1909); 130.2x96.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in London ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley on 18th June. (Picture shows)

Curled Dead Leaf Mimicking Sphinx Caterpillar... early 20th century. Creator: Gerald H
Curled Dead Leaf Mimicking Sphinx Caterpillar, study for book Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom, early 20th century

Silk moth (Copaxa sp) camouflaged against leaf litter on rainforest floor. Bosque de Paz, Costa Rica

Patron Apes Maitre d Date: 1950

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus), a bee mimic, nectaring on Umbel-flowered catchfly (Silene compacta). Picks up pollen on hairy body. Russian Caucasus. June

Dead leaf / Orange oak leaf (Kallima inachus) butterflies feeding on sap on tree trunk. Mimic leaves with wings closed. Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Thornbug (Umbonia crassicornis) San Jose, Costa Rica

Spiky flower-mimic stick insect (Toxodera berieri) active at night. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Who rewards the Posture Masters, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Who rewards the Posture Masters. A posturing street entertainer and his monkey. The man stands on one leg, holding his other leg behind his head, while the monkey mimics his pose

Lyre Birds, 1911, (1911). Artist: Louis Fairfax Muckley
Lyre Birds, 1911, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Imperial moth (Eacles imperialis) resting on wall, Brazil

Juvenile blacksaddle filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) mimicking a black-saddled toby (puffer) fish (Canthigaster valentini) beside hard coral. This fish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Flower mimicking crab spider C014 / 0968
Flower mimicking crab spider. Close-up of a flower mimicking crab spider (Epicadus heterogaster) on a leaf. This spider has evolved to closely resemble the shape and colouration of a flower

Boy Imitating Guardsman
A little boy wearing boots and a paper hat, imitating a guardsman, probably at Whitehall, central London. Date: November 1932

Picture No. 10891099
Fossil leaf-mimicking Katydid (Archepseudophylla fossilis) Date:

Owl Butterfly (Caligo beltrao), brown, camouflaged butterfly on tree branch

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"Mimicking the Marvels of Nature: From Golden Girls to Submarines" A Golden Girl by Barribal - This stunning artwork captures the essence in nature, where beauty imitates life. Pregnant pygmy seahorse - These tiny creatures perfectly mimic their surroundings, blending seamlessly with coral reefs and showcasing nature's incredible adaptability. Denise's pygmy seahorse - Named after its discoverer, this elusive species takes camouflage to a whole new level, effortlessly imitating its host gorgonian coral. Beware of Submarines WW1 - In an era when warfare took to the seas, submarines emerged as formidable adversaries that mastered the art marine life to remain undetected. Leaf insects - These masters of disguise resemble leaves so convincingly that they can easily fool predators into thinking they are part of the foliage. Snake-mimic caterpillar (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) - This hawkmoth caterpillar adopts a striking resemblance to a snake, deterring potential threats with its clever mimicry tactics. Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers - With vibrant colors and patterns resembling bees, these beetles successfully deceive predators while enjoying nectar-filled blooms. Sphinx hawk moth (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) caterpillar, snake mimic species Amarakaeri- Another example of nature's deceptive wonders; this caterpillar flawlessly emulates a venomous serpent for protection against would-be attackers. Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar (Papilio helenus), showing snake mimicry- Even butterflies employ mimicry techniques. This remarkable creature disguises itself as a dangerous serpent to ward off potential dangers lurking in the wild. Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) on twig, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.