[Leps-l] The molecules behind mimicry

[Neil Jones]

The vibrant passion-vine butterfly species /Heliconius erato/ doesn’t 
taste as good as it looks. The flesh of this South and Central American 
species accumulates toxic compounds to discourage would-be predators, 
who quickly learn to associate the butterflies’ unpleasant taste with 
their bold red warning colors and patterns.

But /H. erato...................................../


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