The evolution of imperfect mimicry in hoverflies

Ideas about the evolution of imperfect mimicry are reviewed. Their relevance to the colours patterns of hoverflies (Diptera, Syrphidae) are discussed in detail. Most if not all of the hoverflies labelled as mimetic actually are mimics. The apparently poor nature of their resemblance does not preve...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gilbert, Francis
Other Authors: Fellowes, Mark
Format: Book Section
Published: CABI 2004
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/96/