Seasonal polyphenism and leaf mimicry in the comma butterfly

@article{Wiklund2004SeasonalPA,
  title={Seasonal polyphenism and leaf mimicry in the comma butterfly},
  author={Christer Wiklund and Birgitta S. Tullberg},
  journal={Animal Behaviour},
  year={2004},
  volume={68},
  pages={621-627}
}
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