Leaf insects or walking leaves are some of the most remarkable leaf mimics in the entire animal kingdom.
These insects take the appearance of a leaf to hide themselves from predators.
They do this so accurately that predators often arent able to distinguish them from real leaves.
In some species the edge of the leaf insects body even has the appearance of bite marks.
He studied and chronicled the fauna on the island of Cimbonbon as the fleet hauled ashore for repairs.
If they are touched they escape, but if crushed they do not give out blood.
I kept one for nine days in a box.
When I opened it the leaf went round the box.
I believe they live upon air
Leaf insects occur from South Asia through Southeast Asia to Australia.
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