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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CABI
2004
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/96/ |