Startle Animal coloration
some animals such many moths, mantises , grasshoppers, have repertory of threatening or startling behaviour, such displaying conspicuous eyespots or patches of bright , contrasting colours, scare off or momentarily distract predator. gives prey animal opportunity escape. behaviour deimatic (startling) rather aposematic these insects palatable predators, warning colours bluff, not honest signal.
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