Insects That Mimic Leaves & Sticks
By Radiocity Team
Published Jun 30, 2025
Leaf Insect – The Perfect Leaf Copy
With leaf-like veins and green bodies, this insect mimics leaves so well even predators get fooled.
Indian Stick Insect – Forest Twig Clone
Long and thin, it looks like a dry twig. It stays still for hours, blending perfectly into tree branches.
Giant Malaysian Leaf Insect
This insect mimics chewed leaves, complete with brown edges and midrib-like body lines.
Pink Winged Stick Insect
Blends into shrubs but flashes pink wings to confuse predators when it needs to escape.
Ghost Insect – Ethereal Camouflage
Its pale body mimics dry leaves fluttering in the wind, perfect for blending into forest floors.
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Jungle Nymph – Thick Leaf Mimic
Bulky and green, this large insect imitates thick jungle leaves and is found in Southeast Asia.
Macleay’s Spectre – Australian Icon
Native to Australia, this stick insect gently sways like a twig in the wind to stay unnoticed.
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