Aposematic by karlabu
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Description
Some animals are colored in a way possible hunters are shown "Stop - I'm dangerous!". Wasps or hornets for example wear those nice yellow-black stripes. It's called "Mueller's Mimikry". So far, so good. Now there are other animals who think "Hmmm... I'm not dangerous, but why not fool my hunters? It's worth a try..." - and as well wear yellow-black stripes, though they're definitely harmlessly creatures (doesn't the fly look like a bee or wasp?). This is called "Bates' Mimikry" or "Aposematic coloring". And hey - it works! ;)
Have a nice weekend (pouring rain here) and thanks for looking and your encouring comments!
Regards, Karsten
Comments (15)
jeffus
very nice macro
flora-crassella
super macro!!!!!
DAVER2112
Excellent macro shot!! :)
Meisiekind
Oh Karsten - this is stunning macro work with a fascinating narrative! I love this image and it going straight to my faves!!! :)
GiMi53
Stunning macro, very sharp focus ! Excellent work !
GBCalls
Excellent focus, tremendous detail. Very nice!
MrsRatbag
Stunning macro, very well done!
durleybeachbum
Beautiful macro!! I posted a shot of the same species in my gallery in about October. I love the arrangement of the stripes in this sort.
Dianthus
Brilliant macro and DOF. Excellent work. Now go look at your doggie shot.
bronwyn_lea
Great picture and history!
ledwolorz
Wonderful macro.
kgb224
Such a crisp and clear capture.
vlaaitje
excellent depth, such a sharp hover fly, you have a good eye for it
wadej
Great macro!
MaraP
WOW!! Fantastic details!