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Alaska insects collected by the
Harriman Expedition. Figure 9 shows the adaptive short wings
of Tipula septentrionalis. |
Trevor Kincaid observed the
special adaptations of many insect species found here.
Arctophila flagrans, unrelated to the common
bumblebee, exhibited mimetic morphology -- meaning it looked
a great deal like the stinging bumblebee, and therefore was
avoided by predatory birds that otherwise might eat it.
Tipula septentrionalis was noted to be short-winged,
an adaptation to the high winds of the island. Alaska insects collected by the
Harriman Expedition. Figure 9 shows the adaptive short wings
of Tipula septentrionalis.
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