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Another image of the same specimen from above and to the side to better show off its leaf mimicking ability. The wings are brown and veined and the wingtips are upswept just like a dead leaf. Even on a large green leaf this insect blends in looking all the world like a fallen leaf.

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Another image of the same specimen from above and to the side to better show off its leaf mimicking ability. The wings are brown and veined and the wingtips are upswept just like a dead leaf. Even on a large green leaf this insect blends in looking all the world like a fallen leaf.
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Ben S (twizzt@sauropods.win)'s status on Wednesday, 16-Aug-2023 02:03:29 UTC Ben S

How about a dead leaf? Well, it will tell you it's a leaf but it isn't. I believe this is a South American Boxer Mantis (Acanthops falcata) and is totally gorgeous. It was difficult to photograph as it really wanted to jump on my hand or camera. What amazing camouflage!
#Insects #Colombia #Nature

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