EyeInHandAug 1, 2023

The Picasso Moth is misnamed. This is clearly the work of Mondrian.

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/244168-Baorisa-hieroglyphica

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baorisa_hieroglyphica

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Picasso Moth (Baorisa hieroglyphica)

Baorisa hieroglyphica is a moth of the Noctuidae family. Its genus Baorisa was long thought to be monotypic. It is found in parts of northeastern India and Southeast Asia. (Source: Wikipedia, '', http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baorisa_hieroglyphica, CC BY-SA 3.0 . Photo: (c) dhfischer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by dhfischer)

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Show threadmike805Aug 1, 2023
@eyeinhand So did nature discover dazzle camouflage, or is that intended to attract a mate? Either way it's wild coloration. The grid of points is interesting.
Show threadDeus

is that intended to attract a mate

Or scare a predator?

Aug 1, 2023 at 4:17amWeb
Show threadEyeInHandAug 1, 2023
@Deus @mike805 In many cases, it can work both ways. But I'm curious if male and female, youth and adults are all so boldly colored, or if some are more camouflaged.
Show threadDeusAug 1, 2023
The section of the ‘head’ (is that what it’s called?) even looks like a blonde girl with a ponytail.
Show threadIan CookeAug 11, 2023
@Deus @eyeinhand even further: a blonde girl holding a brick in each hand.
Show threadDeusAug 11, 2023
😂😂