Which traits do observers use to distinguish Batesian mimics from their models?

Christopher H. Taylor, Jonathan Warrin, Francis Gilbert and Tom Reader

Behavioral Ecology, 2017, vol. 28, issue 2, 460-470

Abstract: Lay Summary On encountering a yellow and black striped insect, a predator must use various features of the animal to decide whether it is a wasp, which is best avoided, or a mimic, such as a hoverfly, and good to eat. We have found that the shape of the insect is a useful feature that is easy to recognize. Pattern, which is also potentially useful, tends to get overlooked.

Date: 2017
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