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I'm a Leaf! Leaf Katydid, a master of mimicry and camouflage, it even has a line at the edge to look even more like a leaf.<br /> And they have a tendency to rest with the head facing the stem/branch, with their front legs extended to the stem/branch. Bako,Fall,Geotagged,Katydid,Leaf Katydid,Malaysia,Morsimus quadratus,Sarawak Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

I'm a Leaf!

Leaf Katydid, a master of mimicry and camouflage, it even has a line at the edge to look even more like a leaf.
And they have a tendency to rest with the head facing the stem/branch, with their front legs extended to the stem/branch.

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  1. View Mike van Harn's profile
    Mike van Harn
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    I have never seen such a beautiful living leaf. Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Yes, Mike, she is gorgeous :) Posted 8 years ago

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The Morsimus quadratus

Morsimus quadratus is a species of Leaf Katydid from the family of Tettigoniidae.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 4, 2017. Captured Nov 29, 2014 13:47 in Jalan Kampung Selabat, Kampung Pasir Putih, 93010 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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  • NIKON D5200
  • f/32.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 55mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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