Insects have the ability to copy 99.99% of the shape and movement of the leaf

Having to pretend to be a leaf even though it looks like 99.99% is not as easy as you think, because it also requires the ability to act very cleverly, flexible incarnation into green leaves. or fallen leaves

The Malaysian leaf beetle (Phyllium bioculatum) is a native species of western Malaysia. As the name implies, the Malaysian leaf beetle possesses the same appearance as a leaf, they even have veins on the 'wings' and the black spot is no different from the real leaf and even if you look closely, you It is also difficult to detect this animal. The body of the Malaysian leaf beetle is very flat and about 5-10cm long, green, with often spotted legs. Despite its wings, the female Malaysian leaf beetle will not fly because the body is too heavy, and this morphological trait also makes them move quite slowly compared to most other common insects.

Malaysia leaf beetle is considered a master in the insect world.

Not appreciated for its speed, but with the ability to camouflage, the Malaysian leaf beetle is considered a master in the insect world. This ability is based not only on the innate characteristic appearance, but also the ingenious acting of this insect.

The leaf beetle's body also has black patches that mimic the part of leaves that are wilted.

Having to pretend to be a leaf even though it looks like 99.99% is not as easy as you think, especially when the object to see through the eyes is very cunning birds. Specifically, when disguised, leaf beetles will cling to the branches with their toes and the next is to minimize movement. In fact, this animal is almost immobile most of the time.

The leaf beetle's eggs imitate tree seeds.

Even when they lay their eggs, they only move a little bit of their muscles and let the eggs fall to the forest floor. Interestingly, the eggs themselves are also ready to be disguised, having an identical appearance to the brown tree seeds. Adult leaf mites rarely move to another plant during their lifetime.

The young leaf beetle possesses a brown appearance and will gradually turn green over time, usually taking 7 molting to give the Malaysian leaf beetle a full appearance. Naturally, without the appearance of a green leaf, the Malaysian leaf beetles could hardly disguise themselves in the trees; instead, they often lived in the forest floor and played the role of a fallen leaf. To be able to play the role, the Malaysian leaf beetle is also swaying to imitate the scene of the leaves being blown by the wind, it also takes advantage of the same animation to be able to move where needed.

Despite the wings, the Malaysian leaf beetle will not fly because its body is too heavy.