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Cryptic juvenile katydid (Typophyllum sp.?)

Bush crickets have some of the most incredible camouflage. It's almost unbelievable how some species, such as this one, look exactly like they have lichens/moss growing on them. Once they become adults and develop wings, they they take on a fresh disguise, almost perfectly mimicking leaves.

 

Location: Cusuco National Park, Sierra del Merendón, Honduras, Central America

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Uploaded on March 3, 2018
Taken on June 16, 2017