Fascinating. Why butterflies are so noticeable yet survive.
@sciencex.bsky.socialButterfly wings create illusions that misdirect predators’ attacks in tens of milliseconds. In a bird-vision computer model, an upward-moving butterfly produced downward motion cues.
phys.org
Butterflies use optical illusions to dodge predators
A bird attacking a butterfly will often find its beak snapping at thin air. According to new research, that split-second miss isn't just bad luck.