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Is there a mimic monarch butterfly?
Yes, there is a butterfly called the viceroy that mimics the appearance of the monarch butterfly to gain protection from predators. Despite not being closely related to monarchs, viceroys have evolved to look very similar in order to share in the monarch's distastefulness to predators.
What eats a monarch butterfly?
nothing eats a monarch butterfly because it is poisonous.
How does a Viceroy Butterfly mimics a Monarch Butterfly?
Butterflies are harmless. No American Lepidoptera is known to be poisonous to man. I am familiar with the Monarch, Red Admiral and other types. they are harmless and beautiful insects not pesky (Bugs). The Monarch butterfly is poisonous to some animals. The poisons in their bodies is very distasteful to many predators. The viceroy and monarch were once thought to exhibit Batesian mimicry where a harmless species mimics a toxic species. Studies conducted in the early 1990's suggest that the viceroy and the monarch are actually examples of Mullerian mimicry where two equally toxic species mimic each other to the benefit of each. Just goes to show you there's always something new to discover in the natural world!
How does the monarch butterfly use coloration to protect or conceal themselves?
A Monarch butterfly does not want to conceal itself. It wants all potential predators to notice it and not mistake it for any other type of butterfly. The reason for this is that Monarch apparently taste terrible due to it's diet of milkweed when a caterpillar. Once a predator eats one it never wants to eat another. So the butterflies want to warn off the predators. Viceroy butterflies have noticed this and have adopted the Monarchs coloration. They are essentially saying to the predators "Hey! I look like a Monarch Butterfly so I probably taste bad. Leave me alone and go catch something tasty!"
What are the enemies of the monarch butterfly?
The biggest threat to the monarch butterfly are wasps, bees, frogs, and especially people. Insects like to eat the eggs of Monarch Butterflies.
Are monarch butterflies predators?
Predators of the Monarch Butterfly are Spiders, Wasps, some bird species and many more.
How might The Viceroys Colours Affect Monarch Butterflies?
The Viceroy's colors mimic those of the Monarch butterfly. They do this to protect themselves against predators. Predators know that Monarch Butterflies do not taste good, so they avoid them, and therefore will also avoid the Viceroy.
Does a monarch butterfly have a predator?
yes the predators are wasps bees frogs and humans
Do monarch butterflies carry a disease?
No, but they are hosts to certain protozoans, such as Ophryocystis elektroscirrha , which affects only butterflies. The monarch has a species defense against predators, which are toxic glycosides found in some parts of its body -- these are unpalatable to predators.
Is there a mimic monarch butterfly?
Yes, there is a butterfly called the viceroy that mimics the appearance of the monarch butterfly to gain protection from predators. Despite not being closely related to monarchs, viceroys have evolved to look very similar in order to share in the monarch's distastefulness to predators.
How does the monarch butterfly use coloration to protect its self?
Their colors warn predators that they are poisonous
If the monarch butterfly is killed by a predator how does it keep others from being killed?
It doesn't, monarch butterflies are poisonous and predators tend to stay away from poisonous things.
What eats a monarch butterfly?
nothing eats a monarch butterfly because it is poisonous.
What are monarch butterflies instincts?
~Fly ~Release pheremones to attract others ~Fly away from predators
How have monarch butterflies adapted to their environment?
Monarch butterflies have adapted to be poisonous to their most serious predators. This makes them taste bad to birds, which are a problem for other types of butterflies.
Is the viceroy's adaptations as effective as the monarch's?
Yes, The viceroy's adaptation of mimicry is as effective as the monarch's unpleasant taste because though the viceroy is not poisonous the birds who have tasted/fed on the monarch will avoid the viceroy due to the similar wing pattern.
What is a colourful leaf that attracts insects?
The monarch butterfly is attracted to the colourful leaves of milkweed plants due to their vibrant hues and unique patterns. These leaves contain toxins that make the monarch caterpillars unpalatable to predators, aiding in their protection. The bright colors act as a warning signal to predators that the monarch caterpillars are toxic and should be avoided.
