I am a leaf

Mark W. Moffett

National Geographic Magazine

This Malaysian praying mantid aims to fool enemies and prey alike. Called a dead leaf mantid, its body perfectly imitates withered foliage, though its head (top right) is recognizable.

Mark W. Moffett, "I am a leaf ," in POYi Archive, Item #35707, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/35707 (accessed June 8, 2025).