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Ageronia

insect genus
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  • Longwing
    Lepidoptera
    / Protection against danger

    Ageronia butterflies, when startled into flight, make a loud clicking sound by means of a structure on the wings. These sounds may have a startling and therefore delaying effect on a predator.

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    Ageronia butterflies, when startled into flight, make a loud clicking sound by means of a structure on the wings. These sounds may have a startling and therefore delaying effect on a predator.

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  • reproductive behaviour
    / Insects

    …in some manner, the butterfly Ageronia makes a loud cracking sound when engaged in courtship. Many other insects may incorporate sound into their reproductive displays, perhaps utilizing sounds beyond the sensitivity of the human ear.

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    …in some manner, the butterfly Ageronia makes a loud cracking sound when engaged in courtship. Many other insects may incorporate sound into their reproductive displays, perhaps utilizing sounds beyond the sensitivity of the human ear.

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