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Pointed projections above the eyes and at the snout help the long-nosed horned frog resemble a fallen leaf. Known historically as Megophrys nasuta and now classified as Pelobatrachus nasutus, it inhabits Southeast Asian forests, with records from the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Its angular...

The Dead Leaf Butterfly is a species of butterfly found in tropical Asia belonging to the nymphalid family. It’s notable for exceptional camouflage; the adult butterfly resembles a dried leaf when its wings are closed, providing effective protection from predators. This mimicry is particularly usefu...

The Lappet moth (*Gastropacha quercifolia*) is a large moth belonging to the family Lasiocampidae, found across the Palearctic region. When at rest, the insect holds its wings in a distinctive posture that gives it a remarkable resemblance to a dried, curled autumn leaf, providing highly effective c...

Goniaea vocans is a species of grasshopper belonging to the family Acrididae, native to the woodlands of Australia. It is commonly referred to as the dead-leaf grasshopper due to its exceptional camouflage, which allows it to blend seamlessly into dry foliage and leaf litter. Males of the species ar...

The Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) is a distinctive species of moth belonging to the family Noctuidae, widely distributed across Europe, North Africa, and the Near East. It is notable for its unique wing posture, folding its wings at rest to resemble a withered, brown-tinged leaf, which provi...

The goatweed leafwing is a butterfly species scientifically known as Anaea andria and classified in the family Nymphalidae. It occurs in parts of North America, and its underside is patterned in muted brown tones that resemble a dried leaf when the wings are closed. This camouflage helps the insect...

The Early Thorn, Selenia dentaria, is a geometrid moth found across much of the Palearctic, including Britain. Adults have a wingspan of about 28-40 millimetres, and the species is readily recognized in Britain by its habit of resting with the wings held together. It normally produces two generation...

The Tropical Leafwing is a butterfly species prevalent in the Caribbean and South Florida, notable for its remarkable underwing camouflage that resembles a dead leaf.

The pebble prominent, Eligmodonta ziczac, is a moth in the family Notodontidae. It is associated with Eurasia and is distinguished by wing markings and margins that can give the adult a broken, irregular appearance. Its caterpillars feed on trees including aspen and willow, linking the species to de...