Aposematism principle
Lessons from Velvet Ant
Wear the warning.
Velvet Warning Sting
Core lesson
Bright warning saves energy by teaching the world not to touch.
Biological basis
Velvet Ants are wingless female wasps with bright warning coloration, tough bodies, stridulation, and powerful stings that deter predators.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
AposematismDeterrenceBoundariesSelf-protectionVisible signals