The evolution of imperfect mimicry
(2005)
Book Chapter
Gilbert, F. (2005). The evolution of imperfect mimicry. In M. Fellowes, G. Holloway, & J. Rolff (Eds.), Insect Evolutionary Ecology: Proceedings Of The Royal Entomological Society's 22nd Symposium, Reading, UK, 2003 (231-288). CABI
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 apparent... Read More about The evolution of imperfect mimicry.