Onset of gene expression in future eyespot centers shows conserved temporal dynamics among nymphalids.

<p>Differences in relative timing of expression in the eyespot center between genes are consistent across (A) <i>B. anynana</i>, (B) <i>C. dirce</i>, (C) <i>V. cardui</i>, and (D) <i>J. coenia</i>. ***P<0.0001, **P<0.01, *P<0.05, ns = not significant at 0.05 level.