LIVING among Malaysia's forest canopies, the giant Malaysian leaf insect spends its life masquerading as a leaf. Swaying ...

Katydids use the same leaf-like wings for camouflage and courtship, offering a rare example of survival and attraction working together.

Have you ever heard of the iconic leaf insect? Worth hundreds—even thousands—of dollars, these fascinating bugs can camouflage and blend in with their surroundings. As their name suggests, leaf ...

Nature’s best-known predators depend on speed, strength, or venom to catch prey. However, others take a much sneakier ...

An international research team has described seven previously unknown species of leaf insects, also known as walking leaves. The insects belong to the stick and leaf insect order, which are known for ...

Insects are fragile, soft-bodied animals whose remains are difficult to preserve. Wings are often fossilized, but insect bodies, if present, are usually bits and pieces of the original prehistoric ...

Leaf insects are native to South Asia and Australia, and illegal to import to the U.S. The rare Phylliidae can cost thousands of dollars. These insects naturally blend in with their surroundings, ...