Publications by authors named "Edward Page"
Pervasive mimicry in flight behavior among aposematic butterflies.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Flight innovation in insects, particularly in neotropical heliconiine butterflies, is influenced by complex interactions between environmental and biological factors, complicating the understanding of its evolution.
- - A study of 351 butterflies revealed that flight patterns, such as wing beat frequency and angles, vary by color pattern mimicry affiliations, suggesting different flight components face different evolutionary pressures.
- - The findings indicate that predator-driven mimicry significantly influences flight characteristics and can lead to behavioral mimicry even between species that have diverged over tens of millions of years.