Mimicry Collection

Leafy Seadragon - an example of brilliant camouflage as neither predators nor prey recognise it as a fish Rapid Bay
AUS-1747 Leafy Seadragon - an example of brilliant camouflage as neither predators nor prey recognise it as a fish Rapid Bay

Orchid Mantis - On orchid showing camouflage Hymenopus coronatus IN000632
COS-2233 Orchid Mantis - on orchid showing camouflage Hymenopus coronatus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Horse / Leafy Seadragon - endemic to South Australian waters. Fm: Syngnathidae
AU-15-MS LEAFY SEA DRAGON / SEAHORSE endemic to S. Australian waters Phycodurus eques Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bee Orchid. Chios, Greece
ROG-11702 Bee Orchid Chios, Greece Ophrys tenthredinifera Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Leaf Frog - group of five camouflaged in leaves - controlled conditions 13479
BB-2501 Leaf Frog - group of five camouflaged in leaves Megophrys nasuta controlled conditions Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Examples of mimicry among butterflies
Plate from On the lepidoptera of the Amazon Valley. Transactions of the Linnean Society, by H.W. Bates, 1862

Bittern Bird RES 155 Hiding in reeds Botaurus stellaris © George Reszeter / ARDEA LONDON
RES-155 BITTERN - at nest, in reeds Sky pointing Botaurus stellaris George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Larval (and pupal) case of bagworm, or psychid moth, constructed of plant fragments
ROG-11484 BAGWORM / PSYCHID MOTH - larval and pupal case of Bagworm or Psychid moth, constructed of plant fragments Psyche sp Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Atlas Moth - Male Malaysia
PPG-1513 Atlas Moth - Male Malaysia Attacus atlas Distribution Southeast Asia. Some say the hooked wing tips resemble snake heads

Picture No. 10854574
Gaboon VIPER - camouflaged on the forest floor (Bitis gabonica rhinocerus) Date:

Bee Fly - basking (note wig venation) UK
SPH-2770 Bee FLY - basking (note wing venation) UK Villa modesta Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great potoo (Nyctibius grandis) female with young resting on a branch, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera). Lorraine Regional Natural Park, Lorraine, France, June

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Ant mimicing spider in Sierra Madre National Park, Luzon, Philippines. September

Desert Praying mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Free diver swimming amongst Californian sealions (Zalophus californianus) Anacapa Island, California, Pacific Ocean Model released

Portrait of grey wolf (Canis lupus Linnaeus) between autumn colors. Tyrol, Austria

Erato, from the series Twelve Muses and Goddesses, ca. 1540-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Erato, from the series Twelve Muses and Goddesses, ca. 1540-45

Soins hygieniques. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101442 Soins hygieniques. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soins hygieniques. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906)

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

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) ~ adult wiht winter pelageresting on hillside ~ Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult wiht winter pelageresting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 23-Feb-20

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adults with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 23-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adults with winter pelage fighting and running before mating - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 24-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 24-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 24-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 23-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 23-02-2020

Belize, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, Owl butterfly (Caligo martia)

Some of the Drolleries of the Great Exhibition, pub. 1851 (engraving)
2655413 Some of the Drolleries of the Great Exhibition, pub. 1851 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: Distinguished Amateurs - the Mimic (engraving)
6034880 Punch cartoon: Distinguished Amateurs - the Mimic (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Distinguished Amateurs - the Mimic)

Charles Mathews playing six parts in Stories
Charles Mathews, comic actor, playing six parts in Stories, showing his distinctive appearance, lop-sided mouth and remarkable gift for mimicry. 1822

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

Mimicry in insects (colour litho)
3630362 Mimicry in insects (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mimicry in insects)

Mimicry in insects
LLM454639 Mimicry in insects by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mimicry in insects. The Royal Natural History, ed Richard Lydekker (Frederick Warne)

Mimicry in butterflies (colour litho)
5997900 Mimicry in butterflies (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mimicry in butterflies)

Early afternoon
Haruyo Sakamoto

Buhtlin
Petar Sabol

Lyre Bird, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &
Lyre Bird, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) camouflaged amongst dead vegetation. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September

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Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus), Red Sea, Sudan, Africa

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Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) at a coral reef, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Leaf beetle (Clytra sp) Huelva, Spain, April 2009. WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

Picture No. 12019761
Ant Mimic Spider - killing Asian Weaver Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) prey (note Spider even lifts up its front forelegs to resemble ant antennae - myrmecomorphy) - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

Lantern Fly / Machaca (Fulgora lampetis) displaying eye-spots, used to startle potential predators. Santa Rosa National park tropical dry forest, Costa Rica

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]

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"Mimicry: Nature's Master of Disguise" In the depths of Rapid Bay, South Australia, a Leafy Seadragon gracefully glides through the water. Its brilliant camouflage renders it invisible to both predators and prey, as they fail to recognize it as a fish. This mesmerizing creature is just one example of nature's remarkable mimicry. Perched delicately on an orchid in Hymenopus coronatus, an Orchid Mantis showcases its incredible ability to blend seamlessly with its surroundings. Its body mimics the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the flower petals, fooling unsuspecting insects into becoming its next meal. Venturing further into South Australian waters, we encounter another master of disguise - the Sea Horse or Leafy Seadragon from the Syngnathidae family. Endemic to this region, these enchanting creatures perfectly imitate swaying seaweed with their leaf-like appendages, ensuring their survival amidst coral reefs. Traveling across continents to Chios, Greece, we stumble upon a captivating Bee Orchid. With astonishing precision, this flower mimics a female bee in appearance and scent to attract male bees for pollination purposes, and is truly nature's artistry at work. Butterflies take center stage when it comes to showcasing mimicry among species. Their wings adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant hues serve as disguises that confuse potential predators or even lure them away from vulnerable areas. Hidden amongst reeds stands the Bittern Bird RES 155 in Botaurus stellaris; its cryptic plumage blending flawlessly with its marshy habitat. This elusive bird relies on mimicry for survival by remaining unseen by both prey and predators alike. The Larval case of bagworms constructed meticulously using plant fragments demonstrates yet another form found in nature. These clever caterpillars create protective cases that resemble twigs or leaves while they undergo metamorphosis, ensuring their safety until they emerge as beautiful moths.