Show insects frighten enemies nature has in its various ways given insects the power of self pres er besides the protective colors colora and the possibility of quick flight through the air butterflies preserve their life by frightening away the enemy A warning movement of the wings unexpectedly reveals the flashing colors of the inner side but apart from this the species of butterflies which protect themselves even more effectively from their pursuers are those which startle start le the attacker by an awe inspiring design on the wings hypnotizing eyelike eye like surfaces giving the impression of glancing eyes and the cut of the wing complete the illusion of a ghostlike ghost like thing a staring owl a voracious lizard or a viper these camouflages create a terrifying il lusion that proves natures art |