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Leaf Katydid

Typophyllum bolivari (female)

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Description:

Large Dead Leaf Katydid, measuring about 12cm from head to the wing tips. An excellent leaf mimic, making it difficult to spot even among green vegetation. Found at night.

Habitat:

Tropical rainforest in the Ecuadorian Amazon region near Tena.

Reference Links:

Typophyllum - Wikipedia, species Typophyllum bolivari Vignon, 1925: Orthoptera Species File

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