One of the most remarkable insects I came across in Borneo was this consummate master of disguise
Can you spot the large insect in the picture below?
Ok – here is another picture where it is a little easier…
And here is a view of this amazing ‘phantom’ – this is an unidentified kind of stick insect…
More from the wonderful world of insects soon…
Is the camouflage a “costume” meaning pieces of lichen are stuck onto him, or is the plant-like material part of his exoskeleton?
Hi Joan – Thanks for your comment. The disguise is all part of his exoskeleton – so that he looks just like the moss!
Amazing disguise. Would be very difficult for predators to spot I imagine.
looks like Thomas!