Both species have patterns of red, yellow (or white), and black stripes on their bodies. The red king snake, which is non-venomous, uses this resemblance to deceive predators into thinking that they are a dangerous threat.

This insect has blurred yellow and black stripes on its body, making it look like a bee. The Bumblebee Robberfly preys on bees, and they gain an advantage when they successfully mimic something that is not a bee.

For example, the monarch butterfly is orange and black and poisonous, and its predators know this. The young monarch butterflies look very similar, and it turns out they are also poisonous. Both of these species have the same predators, and their orange-black color is a major warning sign to be avoided.

"By using color-changing pigments on their skin and flexible body, the mimic octopus can transform into a flatfish (disguising as potential prey), a venomous sea snake, or a venomous lionfish."