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Black-and-Red Froghopper's Warning Colours Draw Attention
Original: Black-and-Red Froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata). The bold black-and-red patterning serves as a warning to potential predat
The black-and-red froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata) is being highlighted in nature discussions, with its striking colour pattern explained as aposematic warning signalling. The bold black-and-red patterning warns potential predators, such as birds, that the insect secretes a bitter, foul-tasting fluid, making it an unappealing meal despite its small size.
Why now: Nature and insect enthusiasts are sharing striking wildlife photography and facts about aposematic colouration.
Cercopis vulneratablack-and-red froghopper
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 13 snapshots from 15 h ago to 21 min ago.
Evidence
- Black-and-Red Froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata). The bold black-and-red patterning serves as a warning to potential predators like birds that the insect secretes a bitter, foul-tasting fluid. # bugs # insects # biology # animals # nature · tangledwing@ohai.social · 21
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