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Katydid

Photo by angiud
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, very well camouflaged and with an impressive display when disturbed. Possibly a Sathrophyllia, Pseudophyllinae

Habitat:

1200 mt tropical forest

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Sckel
this is not mimetism is camouflage. An insect that has evolved to mimic another organism, always looks like that organism, independent of the environment in which it is, is what I know
Tiz
Fascinating specimen and great capture!
The MnMs
Excellent mimetism. Maybe you can add it to this mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8015991
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PublishedJuly 14, 2014

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