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Butterflies, dodge predators and optical illusions

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Butterflies May Use Optical Illusions on Their Wings to Make Birds Miss Them in Midair
A butterfly’s bold stripes, bands and spots on their wings can help them evade predators. Sure, camouflage is one route, but many butterfly species actually stand out like a sore thumb against their background environment.

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Butterflies use optical illusions to dodge predators
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Butterfly wing patterns may trick predators with motion illusions
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