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A Malayan leaf frog (Megophrys nasuta) camouflaged among brown leaves and twigs on the forest floor. Leaf insect (Phyllium giganteum) camouflaged among green leaves in Malaysia, its body closely resembling a leaf for mimicry. Close-up of a Baweng satanic leaf gecko, or eyelash leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus), camouflaged against brown bark with its leaf-like body and tail. Top view of an Indian Oakleaf butterfly, Kallima inachus, perched on a branch with its wings closed, resembling a dry brown leaf. A Malayan leaf frog (Megophrys nasuta) camouflaged among brown leaves and twigs on the forest floor. A moss mantis (Haania confusa) insect, camouflaged with green and brown coloring, stands on a green leaf. Dead-leaf grasshopper (Chorotypus saussurei) camouflaged against a dry brown leaf, its body and wings closely resembling the texture and color of the leaf. A South American leaf fish, Monocirrhus polyacanthus, with a flat, leaf-like yellow-brown body and spiny fins, swims against a green aquatic background. A green leaf katydid, Pycnopalpa bicordata, camouflaged on a leaf in the rainforest, blending in with the surrounding foliage. Uropyia meticulodina moth resting on a light surface, with its brown wings curled to closely resemble a dried leaf.
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leaf frog
The coloring of the Malayan leaf frog helps it blend into its surroundings.
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Leaf insect
Giant leaf insect (Phyllium giganteum) in Malaysia.
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satanic leaf-tailed gecko
Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus).
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Indian oakleaf butterfly
Indian oakleaf butterfly (Kallima inachus).
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Malayan leaf frog
Malayan leaf frog (Megophrys nasuta).
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Moss mantis
A camouflaged moss mantis (Haania confusa).
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Dead-leaf grasshopper
An aptly named dead-leaf grasshopper (Chorotypus saussurei), of Asia.
Pavel Kirillov
Leaf fish
South American leaf fish (Monocirrhus polyacanthus).
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Katydid
Leaf katydid (Pycnopalpa bicordata).
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leaf mimicry
Uropyia meticulodina, a leaf mimic moth.
LiCheng Shih