insect mimicry

Insect mimicry is the resemblance of one insect species to another or to some feature of its environment, typically as a survival strategy.

A harmless fly may mimic a stinging wasp to deter predators.

Some moths display eyespots resembling owl faces.

Stick insects and leaf insects mimic plants so convincingly they become nearly invisible.

The hoverfly's yellow-and-black stripes are a classic example of insect mimicry.