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Aphantochilus rogersi (left) is a convincing mimic of its prey, turtle ants in the genus Cephalotes.
The adult form of this treehopper (bottom left) mimics the abdomen of the Cephalotes atratus ants that tend it for honeydew. Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
The adult form of this treehopper (bottom left) mimics the abdomen of the Cephalotes atratus ants that tend it for honeydew. Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
The adult form of this treehopper (bottom left) mimics the abdomen of the Cephalotes atratus ants that tend it for honeydew. Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
The adult form of this treehopper (bottom left) mimics the abdomen of the Cephalotes atratus ants that tend it for honeydew. Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Mixed in among these turtle ants (Cephalotes atratus) are several honeydew-producing treehoppers. They are difficult to see, however, as their color, size, and texture closely match that of their ant associates. Presumably, this clever camouflage provides a measure of protection from predators. Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Mixed in among these turtle ants (Cephalotes atratus) are several honeydew-producing treehoppers. They are difficult to see, however, as their color, size, and texture closely match that of their ant associates. Presumably, this clever camouflage provides a measure of protection from predators. Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
The adult form of this treehopper (bottom left) mimics the abdomen of the Cephalotes atratus ants that tend it for honeydew. Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
The adult form of this treehopper (bottom left) mimics the abdomen of the Cephalotes atratus ants that tend it for honeydew. Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Aphantochilus rogersi (left) is a convincing mimic of its prey, turtle ants in the genus Cephalotes.
Aphantochilus rogersi (left) is a convincing mimic of its prey, turtle ants in the genus Cephalotes.
Aphantochilus rogersi (left) is a convincing mimic of its prey, turtle ants in the genus Cephalotes.
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