Leaf Insect

One more from my insect workshop of last evening.

This is a "leaf insect," also known as a walking leaf. They look just like real leaves. They are as thin as leaves, too. I had a hard time figuring out its anatomy.

You can see the head at the top. It has tiny little red eyes and red antenna. Its "arms" are on either side of its head, almost is if it is reaching up.

The large lighter "leaf" below is the body. I had never seen one before. Apparently, they are in South Asia to Australia.

Thanks for tolerating the "nerd-fest." :)

[Wylie]

How beautiful. This is a wonderful specimen. Sounds like a great workshop. fav

[KWind]

Wow... fantastic!

[Taffy]

This is really cool! Well spotted -- and captured...I'd never heard of these, so thanks for the nerd lesson!

[Monique]

Great shot, we had them in Borneo...

[Diana]

Fabulous close up and details of this amazing insect, fav!

[Lynda McG]

Great capture

[Marnie]

The camouflague is amazing. Great macro Rosie.

[Linda]

Wow! Very cool!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh I love these :)

[haskar]

Well caught. Great focus and details.

[Babs]

What an amazing shot. I saw leaf insects when we were in Queensland, well spotted fav

[Lou Ann]

Oh my! This is amazing.

[Cathy]

How interesting! Lovely light and composition!

[Kathy]

Mother Nature is really incredible.

[Lena Nau]

Beautiful capture. What a strange creature, totally blends into the environment