Kallima Inachus: The Butterfly That Pretends to be a Dead Leaf
A walk through the forests and rainforests of Southeast Asia may bring us a curious surprise. A Dead Leaf (Kallima inachus) in the butterfly house of Maximilianpark Hamm, Germany. That way the bird will be unable to find it. In this position the butterfly looks like a dry leaf, perfectly camouflaging itself from its natural enemies. The disguise is extremely realistic, with veins that resemble the dark veins of a leaf....