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Description:

Mimetism is an art, but this caterpillar takes it to a whole new level. It looks like a dead, rolled, HOLLOW leaf. It gets this efect through a dark pannel in the rear extremity (photo #4). I found it resting beside an actual piece of rolled leaf (I don't know if it was intentional or not), so it is possible to see how well it works.

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Comments (3)
RiekoS
I think Mr. Monteiro is secretly importing all these unusual creatures from another planet. Amazing spotting.
AntónioGinjaGinja
Amazing sérgio,this is the best undercover creature i ever saw,like a old leaf,fantastic,congrats and thanks for sharing

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PublishedFebruary 5, 2013

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