Disruptive coloration in butterflies: lack of support in Anartia fatima

Experimental obliteration of high-contrast wing stripes of the neotropical butterfly Anartia fatima affected neither survival nor wing damage in a natural population over a 5-month period. There is no direct evidence supporting the hypothesis that so-called disruptive wing patterns function as prote...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1980-08, Vol.209 (4456), p.617-619
Main Authors: Silberglied, R.E, Aiello, A, Windsor, D.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal wings
Butterflies
Colors
Control groups
Evolution
Longevity
Predation
Predators
Stripes
Wildlife damage management
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Summary:Experimental obliteration of high-contrast wing stripes of the neotropical butterfly Anartia fatima affected neither survival nor wing damage in a natural population over a 5-month period. There is no direct evidence supporting the hypothesis that so-called disruptive wing patterns function as protective coloration in butterflies.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.209.4456.617