Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "A praying mantis in the wild risks attacks from various predators like chameleons because it relies on stillness and camouflage rather than speed or armor. While its leaf-like shape and coloring help it blend into vegetation, these defenses fail against predators with sharp vision and independently moving eyes. Chameleons can spot even the slightest movement, slowly lining up a strike before firing their tongue with extreme precision. If a mantis is exposed o

Nurtle on Instagram: "What looks like a fresh green leaf in someone’s hand is a giant Malaysian leaf insect, one of the most advanced examples of natural camouflage in the animal world. These insects don’t just resemble leaves in shape and color. Their bodies copy leaf veins, bite marks, and uneven edges, making them nearly invisible when resting on plants. Even their slow, swaying movements mimic how real leaves move in the wind. This camouflage isn’t learned. It’s the result of millions of yea