Journal of Entomology Series A General Entomology · 1973 · 67 citations · 2 references
Life SciencesEntomologyEvolutionary BiologyInsect EcologyInsect EvolutionInvertebrate ZoologyBeetle BiologyConvergent EvolutionInsect MacroevolutionInsect PhylogeneticsInsect PhylogenyLarval MorphologyBeetle BehaviorBeetle Comparative BiologyBeetle EvolutionBeetle MorphologyBeetle PhylogenyBeetle SystematicsBiting FliesMimicry Evolution
SYNOPSIS A mimicry complex is described in which numerous taxa of beetles resemble flies. A probable explanation for the convergence on a common pattern is suggested, and the evolution of the complex is discussed.
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Carl W. Rettenmeyer · Annual Review of Entomology · 1970 · 179 citations