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Butterfly Wings Create Illusionary Motion Cues
Butterfly wing patterns and flight create visual illusions that confuse predators.
Nature · 1m
Butterflies trick predators with wing illusions
Butterflies use wing motion to confuse predators, study finds.
the Guardian · 1m