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Zaretis hurin, Yunguillo, Colombia Species in this genus (Zaretis) are described by some as having the most convincing leaf-mimick capabilities in the entire insect world. They mimick a leaf's shape, texture, wear, coloration and even the blotches you might find on real leafs from insects nibbling on them.<br />
<figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73994/zaretis_hurin_-_in_habitat_yunguillo_colombia.html" title="Zaretis hurin - in habitat, Yunguillo, Colombia"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/73994_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=raaouK7dfDZsIkfpon9m9jguxTg%3D" width="200" height="170" alt="Zaretis hurin - in habitat, Yunguillo, Colombia Species in this genus (Zaretis) are described by some as having the most convincing leaf-mimick capabilities in the entire insect world. They mimick a leaf's shape, texture, wear, coloration and even the blotches you might find on real leafs from insects nibbling on them.<br />
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Zaretis hurin, Yunguillo, Colombia

Species in this genus (Zaretis) are described by some as having the most convincing leaf-mimick capabilities in the entire insect world. They mimick a leaf's shape, texture, wear, coloration and even the blotches you might find on real leafs from insects nibbling on them.

Zaretis hurin - in habitat, Yunguillo, Colombia Species in this genus (Zaretis) are described by some as having the most convincing leaf-mimick capabilities in the entire insect world. They mimick a leaf's shape, texture, wear, coloration and even the blotches you might find on real leafs from insects nibbling on them.<br />
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comments (6)

Christine Young

Lion

Amazing :) Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks :) Posted 6 years ago

Yael Orgad

Lion

Exquisite! Beautiful picture! Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 6 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

It mimics a leaf from the forest so well! Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Yes it does, thanks :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Zaretis hurin

Zaretis hurin is a leafwing butterfly in the Zaretis genus.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 8, 2019. Captured Oct 23, 2018 10:48 in Santa Rosa, Cauca, Colombia.

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