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Post by lamprima2 on Mar 23, 2022 13:36:26 GMT -8
Found this photo on the Internet. Is this fake?  |
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Owl moth
Mar 23, 2022 13:59:09 GMT -8
via mobile
Post by eurytides on Mar 23, 2022 13:59:09 GMT -8
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Owl moth
Mar 23, 2022 14:01:21 GMT -8
via mobile
Post by trehopr1 on Mar 23, 2022 14:01:21 GMT -8
Indeed, eurytides beat me to the answer.
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Post by livingplanet3 on Mar 23, 2022 14:39:23 GMT -8
Nonetheless, the false eyes on the wings of many real butterflies and moths are quite striking, with Owl Butterflies (Caligo spp.) being among the most famous examples -  And, there are some insects that almost look as if they were hand-painted, such as the large South American longhorn beetle, Acrocinus longimanus -  |
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Post by lamprima2 on Mar 23, 2022 22:35:49 GMT -8
Nice photos, linvingplanet3! It's a pity that the A.longimanus loses its color, even in complete darkness. Fortunately, there is no problem with Caligo.  |
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Post by lamprima2 on Mar 23, 2022 22:44:02 GMT -8
Thanks to eurytides and trehopr1 for their prompt replies!
It is nice to have an original photo when revealing a fake.
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