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Leaf Mimic Katydid

Description:

Dark green Tettigoniid katydid with pink eyes. First pair of wings mimicking a leaf with veins and even simulation of imperfections commonly found on leaves. Approximately 9 cm in length.

Habitat:

In garden of semi-urban area on outskirts of San Cristobal. Sitting on leaves that he matched exactly.

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LaurenZarate
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LaurenZarate

San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Oct 26, 2008
Submitted on Sep 1, 2012

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