On Exoplanet 82546 the Blatteus Beetle builds their nest to imitate the local Blatteus Bird. (not the best naming convention, but there you go) The Blattus Bird is seriously territorial and aggressive, attacking all who come near. Because other birds avoid the area, the beetle can rear their eggs and pupa in relative nest peace. I love this part: the beetle even goes so far as collecting white sticks and smearing purple moss on the sticks to give them the distinctive purple beak colour of the bird. How did this beetle evolve to do this? it’s just amazing.

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