A shield or leaf mantis (Choeradodis species) relies on its amazing camouflage to blend in with plants and stay hidden.

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Size: 5395px × 3601px
Location: Tarapoto, Peru
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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