RME691BY–A well-camouflaged lichen anole (Anolis pentaprion) on a tree trunk. This is an excellent example of crypsis.
RMBHCDKA–Cryptic caterpillar hidden on tree bark, photographed in Tanzania, Africa.
RFCEMH3T–This tiny little crab is nearly invisible on the sand (which is star shaped, btw)
RM2A2RRRG–Thorn grass and stiff bristle grass, A: Crypsis aculeata Aiton - Spiny Thorn Grass, B: Nardus stricta L. - Stiff Bristle Grass, Family: 24. Gramineae, 7. Alopecuroideae (A), 8. Nardeae (B) - Grasses, Foxtail Grasses, Spikenard, Plate 78, after p. 172 (vol. 1), 1886, Otto Wilhelm Thomé: Prof. Dr. Thomé's Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz in Wort und Bild. Gera-Untermhaus: Verlag von Fr. Eugen Köhler, [1886
RM2BDXN81–Oustalet's Chameleon
RFD6T0C8–Greel leaf mimic katydid camouflaged in the rainforest understory, Ecuador
RFC8GN62–Spotlighting on shades of blue and black camouflage material
RMHYKJNN–MUNICH, GERMANY: FROM CHA-CHA-CHA to Samba these Strictly mantids definitely favour the Latin moves. Side-splitting pictures show praying mantids breaking dance moves like the celebrities on the new series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. Polish research scientist Igor Siwanowizc spends hours each day carefully raising his pet praying mantids, which come in all different colours and body shapes.
RF2AX0RXD–Zebra Swallowtail chrysalis on underside of Paw Paw leaf. Ferncliff Wildflower and Wildlife Preserve, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, summer.
RM2E4HTX5–Red-lined Looper on tree trunk.
RMH4BA2J–Canyon Treefrog, (Hyla arenicolor), Gila Wilderness, New Mexico, USA.
RFE4WKNC–Predatory mantis insect with mimicry coloration and prickly forefoot isolated on white
RMB55N5N–Moth caterpillar Lasiocampidae well camouflaged on a tree trunk in rainforest Ghana
RF2F270YK–Cryptically colored caterpillar feeding on a leaf.
RFW5P606–Ectropis crepuscularia, known as Small Engrailed Moth, camouflaged on willow bark
RM2C8AR1E–A moss mimicking katydid is concealed in plain sight, its excellent camouflage helps it stay hidden.
RMMEXTDK–Burchell’s, Plains or Common Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii). Running together. One animal overlapping others in motion, makes the selection of an ind
RF2DK648J–The nursery web spider, Pisaura mirabilis, is a spider species of the family Pisauridae. This picture was taken at a backyard in Genk, Belgium.
RME69130–An extraordinary moss-mimicking katydid. this is an excellent example of crypsis.
RMBHCD8G–Cryptic caterpillar hidden on tree bark, photographed in Tanzania, Africa.
RMP929FW–. 431 Nardus stricta and Crypsis aculeata 080
RM2A2ND4J–Polyplectron cyclospilum, Print, The peacock-pheasants are a bird genus, Polyplectron, of the family Phasianidae, consisting of eight species. They are colored inconspicuously, relying on heavily on crypsis to avoid detection. When threatened, peacock-pheasants will alter their shapes using specialised plumage that when expanded reveals numerous iridescent orbs. The birds also vibrate their plume quills further accentuating their aposematism. Peacock-pheasants exhibit well developed metatarsal spurs. Older individuals may have multiple spurs on each leg. These kicking thorns are used in self-
RM2BDXN51–Oustalet's Chameleon
RFD6T0DC–Greel leaf mimic katydid camouflaged in the rainforest understory, Ecuador
RFC8GN9D–Spotlighting on shades of green leaves on camouflage material
RMHYKJNT–MUNICH, GERMANY: FROM CHA-CHA-CHA to Samba these Strictly mantids definitely favour the Latin moves. Side-splitting pictures show praying mantids breaking dance moves like the celebrities on the new series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. Polish research scientist Igor Siwanowizc spends hours each day carefully raising his pet praying mantids, which come in all different colours and body shapes.
RM2AJXW0W–Tuliptree Beauty (Epimecis hortaria) Moth wings open on Chestnut Oak. Weiser State Forest, Pennsylvania, spring.
RMHPY9XC–Nesting Tawny Frogmouth
RMH4BA0K–Canyon Treefrog, (Hyla arenicolor), Gila Wilderness, New Mexico, USA.
RF2A1816N–A cicada (Cicadoidea) shortly after leaving his shell
RMWP4R5H–Pair of Denise's Pygmy Seahorses, Hippocampus denise, on sea fan, Two Tree Island dive site, Sagof, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
RFHT3HFP–Camouflage
RMWWNNPH–Eye of an Tentacled flathead
RFC5YJGN–Grasshopper
RM2C8AR11–A leaf mimic katydid looks like a leaf to trick predators.
RMMEXT47–Zebra Equus quagga burchellii. Moving together. One animal overlapping others in motion makes the selection of an individual by a predator difficult.
RF2DK6490–The nursery web spider, Pisaura Mirabilis, is a spider of the family Pisauridae. Picture taken with a dslr and macro lens in a backyard in Belgium
RME6912A–A superbly-camouflaged leaf-mimicking katydid. This is an excellent example of crypsis.
RMF4A03N–Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus galapagoensis) camouflaged against volcanic lava rock in the Galapagos islands
RFAP5C1R–One eyed Sphinx Moth Smerinthus Cerisyi Seattle Washington State USA
RM2A2ND4P–Polyplectron hardwickii, Print, The peacock-pheasants are a bird genus, Polyplectron, of the family Phasianidae, consisting of eight species. They are colored inconspicuously, relying on heavily on crypsis to avoid detection. When threatened, peacock-pheasants will alter their shapes using specialised plumage that when expanded reveals numerous iridescent orbs. The birds also vibrate their plume quills further accentuating their aposematism. Peacock-pheasants exhibit well developed metatarsal spurs. Older individuals may have multiple spurs on each leg. These kicking thorns are used in self-
RMW4YW39–Crypsis alopecuroides HC-1950.
RFD6XC1K–Leaf Mimic Katydid in rainforest, Ecuador
RFC8GNBE–Spotlighting on green, brown, tan and black camouflage material
RMHYKJNR–MUNICH, GERMANY: FROM CHA-CHA-CHA to Samba these Strictly mantids definitely favour the Latin moves. Side-splitting pictures show praying mantids breaking dance moves like the celebrities on the new series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. Polish research scientist Igor Siwanowizc spends hours each day carefully raising his pet praying mantids, which come in all different colours and body shapes.
RM2AJXW4F–Tuliptree Beauty (Epimecis hortaria) Moth camouflaged on bark with wings spread. Reed Run Nature Preserve, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, spring.
RMKBXXEE–Nardus stricta and Crypsis aculeata 080
RMH4B9XY–Canyon Treefrog, (Hyla arenicolor), Gila Wilderness, New Mexico, USA.
RMB6MGE5–Gray tree frog, Hyla versicolor.
RMWP4NGP–Denise's Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus denise, on sea fan, Andiamo dive site, Dara Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
RFHT3HJ0–Camouflage
RFE4WKWA–Raptorial insect mantis with spiked foreleg and crypsis coloration isolated on white
RMBFKR2W–Tropical marine fish demonstrate the biological phenomenon crypsis or camouflage; Ocean surgeon fish Acanthurus bahianus
RMM9M2RX–A south American common toad (Rhinella margaritifera) hidden in plain sight amidst the leaf litter.
RMMEXPJE–Burchell’s, Common or Plains, Zebras (Equus quagga burchellii). Woodland savanna. Overlappng animals. Early morning light.
RF2DK648A–The nursery web spider, Pisaura Mirabilis, is a spider of the family Pisauridae. This picture was taken with a macro lens in a backyard in Belgium.
RME690TT–A caterpillar camouflaged to look like a bird dropping. This is an excellent example of crypsis.
RMW2T6MC–Crypsis schoenoides BB-1913
RM2K4MP12–Botanical. 1. Crypsis alopecuroides; 2. Panicum turgidum. Jomard, M. (Edme-Francois), 1777-1862 (Editor). Description of Egypt: or, Collection of
RM2A2ND4R–Polyplectron hypopyrrus, Print, The peacock-pheasants are a bird genus, Polyplectron, of the family Phasianidae, consisting of eight species. They are colored inconspicuously, relying on heavily on crypsis to avoid detection. When threatened, peacock-pheasants will alter their shapes using specialised plumage that when expanded reveals numerous iridescent orbs. The birds also vibrate their plume quills further accentuating their aposematism. Peacock-pheasants exhibit well developed metatarsal spurs. Older individuals may have multiple spurs on each leg. These kicking thorns are used in self-
RM2E9W86G–Nardus stricta and Crypsis aculeata 080.
RFD6T0F8–Leaf Mimic Katydid in the rainforest understory, Ecuador
RFC8GNE9–Spotlighting on green tan and black camouflage material
RMHYKJNW–MUNICH, GERMANY: FROM CHA-CHA-CHA to Samba these Strictly mantids definitely favour the Latin moves. Side-splitting pictures show praying mantids breaking dance moves like the celebrities on the new series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. Polish research scientist Igor Siwanowizc spends hours each day carefully raising his pet praying mantids, which come in all different colours and body shapes.
RM2AJXW1J–Tuliptree Beauty (Epimecis hortaria) Moth camouflaged on lichen covered bark. Roanoke River, North Carolina, spring.
RM2BA4MEJ–Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa Atalanta) resting with the black underside of its wings vertical camouflaging it blending in with the upland heather.
RMWP4P6K–Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti, on sea fan, Two Tree Island dive site, Sagof, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
RMTR7JD1–Butterfly in the subtropical rain forest at the western slopes of the Andes at 2200 meters high Bellavista Lodge mimicking its background.
RMHR7B67–Round-tailed Horned Lizard, example of crypsis
RMBFKR32–Tropical marine fish demonstrate the biological phenomenon crypsis or camouflage; Ocean surgeon fish Acanthurus bahianus
RM2DM4N36–The Sabah Flying Gecko (Ptychozoon [Gekko] rhacophorus) endemic to Mount Kinabalu National park and the crocker range in Malaysian Borneo.
RF2H93CR9–A long-tailed nightjar (Caprimulgus climacurus) relies on its cryptic coloration to camouflage itself and make itself almost invisible on the forest f
RM2B1EKFY–Epipleminae, Some Epipleminae species are also peculiar in being able to roll their wings into a stick-like shape, possibly as a form of crypsis, Mala
RME690TN–A caterpillar camouflaged to look like a bird dropping. This is an excellent example of crypsis.
RM2ARFX5A–Botanical. 1. Crypsis alopecuroides; 2. Panicum turgidum. Jomard, M. (Edme-François), 1777-1862 (Editor). Description of Egypt: or, Collection of
RF2JH1683–Hump-nosed Lizard, Lyriocephalus scutatus, Sinharaja National Park Rain Forest, UNESCO World Heritage Site Biosphere Reserve, Sri Lanka, Asia
RMD99E40–An unusually coloured katydid in the rainforest understory, Ecuador. This is a petal mimic which usually inhabits flowers.
RFC8GN7W–Spotlighting on brown and tan camouflage material
RMHYKJNY–MUNICH, GERMANY: FROM CHA-CHA-CHA to Samba these Strictly mantids definitely favour the Latin moves. Side-splitting pictures show praying mantids breaking dance moves like the celebrities on the new series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. Polish research scientist Igor Siwanowizc spends hours each day carefully raising his pet praying mantids, which come in all different colours and body shapes.
RM2AJXTT6–Lettered Sphinx (Deidamia inscriptum) Adult hanging on end of dead leaf. Congaree National Park, South Carolina, spring.
RMDTG888–Volucella pellucens, Great Pied Hoverfly
RMBBFB0C–Frilled lizards Chlamydosaurus kingii resting with flattened frills blend in with palm trunk Northern Territory Australia
RME690TR–A caterpillar camouflaged to look like a bird dropping. This is an excellent example of crypsis.
RM2C1KG1D–Crypsis setifolia C Presl Crypsis setifolia C Presl.
RM2DF76BR–Clerodes lichenaria is a moth native to Europe.
RF2JF9EJP–Hump-nosed Lizard, Lyriocephalus scutatus, Sinharaja National Park Rain Forest, UNESCO World Heritage Site Biosphere Reserve, Sri Lanka, Asia