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Does mimicry work both ways? Jumping spiders are very efficient predators, and a few insects seem to benefit
by mimicking them. Not only does the Tephritid fly below walk like a jumper, its false eye-spots and
 leg-like wing patterns enhance its convincing imitation. It was seen in a field in Michigan.