It might look like a dead leaf, but this tiny insect is very much alive. This video by @doctorbugz_official shows a mantis ...

is a species of praying mantis that can go undetected in many forest environments because of their unusual features. Their bodies mimic the looks of a leaf, meaning they can appear virtually ...

Like mimicry, camouflage can be "protective," to avoid the attention of predators, or "aggressive," to allay suspicion while the predator attacks its prey. The praying mantis that has evolved a ...

Leaf bush-crickets masquerade as leaves. These fake leaves are as varied as real ones, including a variety of spots and rough edges. Some even look partially eaten. The orchid mantis, Hymenopus ...