Butterfly Species a Is a Batesian Mimic of Butterfly Species

Butterfly species A is a Batesian mimic of butterfly species B.If species B were eradicated from a region, what would be the most likely effect on the population of species A?

A) No effect, due to lack of direct interaction between the two species
B) Increased numbers, due to the loss of competitor species B
C) Increased numbers, due to increased avoidance of potential predators
D) Decreased numbers, due to greater consumption by predators
E) Decreased numbers, due to decreased success of flowering plants with the loss of pollinating species