Hairstreak butterfly fools predators with fake head

This Hairstreak butterfly from the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador not only has striped legs and antennae, but also a false head with orange and black fake eyes and tails that mimic antennae. This creates the illusion that the back is actually the front. Predators, such as birds and jumping spiders, will aim for the hairstreak's tail, rather than its head, and the butterfly may escape in the opposite direction. Source & embed code: https://rumble.com/v6mxg9-hairstreak-butterfly-with-striped-socks-and-a-false-head-from-ecuador.html. For licensing, please email licensing@rumble.com.