Joel Sartoreのインスタグラム(joelsartore) - 8月7日 23時12分

This futuristic-looking capsule is a harmonia tigerwing butterfly chrysalis from the @auduboninstitute insectarium in New Orleans. This butterfly is native to tropical areas of Mexico and Central America, and is part of a family of “toxic” butterflies. While in its caterpillar phase, the harmonia tigerwing feeds on plants that have a very bitter taste, which then makes the butterfly very unpalatable to birds. The males of this species are also known to frequent the droppings of birds in order to increase their toxicity, and ensure their safety from predators in the sky. The butterfly is so effective at dissuading predators that other species have evolved similar color patterns and behaviors in order to gain protection through mimicry. In addition to being masters of repulsion, these butterflies are able to aid in the pollination of many tropical fruits and flowers in their area.
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