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What kind of mimicry is it when houseflies try to imitate wasps? when houseflies try to imitate wasps, it is an example of mimicry
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What kind of mimicry is it when houseflies try to imitate wasps?

when houseflies try to imitate wasps, it is an example of mimicry

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Batesian mimicry

They are similar in appearance, but only wasps are armed with stingers. Houseflies lack this characteristic.
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