Leaf Insect Collection

French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting a leaf insect (Phylliidae)
5306750 French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting a leaf insect (Phylliidae).; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The flying leaf, 1778-1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
The flying leaf, 1778-1785. Leaf insects or walking leaves. The flying leaf drawn after the dried insect, If they are alive, they are completely green'. With inscription

Leaf insect (Phyllium sp. ) camouflaged in rainforest, Mulu National Park, Borneo
Leaf insect (Phyllium sp.) camouflaged in rainforest, Mulu National Park, Borneo

Mantis, leaf insect, stick insect, etc
6337646 Mantis, leaf insect, stick insect, etc by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: European mantis, Mantis religiosa 1, leaf insect, Phyllium siccifolium 2, stick insect, Phasma gigas 3)

INDO 20-01 45
Leaf Insect - camouflaged on leaf - Weda, Halmahera, Indonesia Date: 24-Mar-16

Leaf Insect, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999585 Leaf Insect, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Leaf Insect, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001176 Leaf Insect, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Leaf insects 2
Jimmy Hoffman

leaf insect (phyllium siccifolium)
Illustration of a leaf insect (phyllium siccifolium)

Mating stick insects -Phasmatodea spec. - exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest
Mating stick insects -Phasmatodea spec.- exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador

Phobaeticus chani, Chans megastick
George Beccaloni holding the Phobaeticus chani specimen. This stick insect from the island of Borneo measures well over a foot in length, and has been identified as the worlds longest insect

Phobaeticus chani, Chans megastick egg
The egg of Phobaeticus chani, Chans megastick. When grown this stick insect from the island of Borneo measures well over a foot in length, and has been identified as the worlds longest insect

Dryococelus australis, Lord Howe stick insect
A specimen of the Lord Howe Island stick insect (Dryococelus australis) also known as Lord Howe Island Phasmid, or the land lobster

Phyllium sp. Oriental leaf insect
Leaf insects are characterised a green or brown, flattened body which closely resembles the foliage on which they live

Pharnacia kirbyi, stick insect
A holotype specimen of a stick insect from Borneo. The head and body measures 13 inches long

Leaf-Insect

Stick insect -Phasmida-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

A stick insect -Phasmida- sloughing its skin, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Stick insect -Phasmida- perched on a leaf, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Stick insect -Phasmatodea, syn. Phasmida-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Tropical Shield Mantis, Hooded Mantis or Leaf Mantis -Choeradodis stalii-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Mating Stick Grasshoppers -Taxiarchus spec. -, exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tiputini rain forest
Mating Stick Grasshoppers -Taxiarchus spec.-, exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Dead leaf mantis -Deroplatys spec. -, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
Dead leaf mantis -Deroplatys spec.-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Leaf Insect or Walking Leaf -Phyllium sp. -, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy
Leaf Insect or Walking Leaf -Phyllium sp.-, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Leaf insect (Phyllium bioculatum) eggs resembling seeds

Leaf Insect (Phyllium bioculatum), with green body and translucent wings

Indian stick insect C016 / 5927
Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus). There are nearly 3000 species of stick insects (Phasmida) in the world. They all feed on vegetation

Leaf insect C016 / 2231
Leaf insect. View of the upperside of a Linnaeus leaf insect (Phyllium siccifolium). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Leaf insect
Grays leaf insect. View of the upper side of a leaf insect (Phyllium crucifolium), with its wings spread. This specimen was found in the Seychelles, and has a body length of 11cm

Stick insect in amber
A stick insect, Phasmatodea preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Carausius morosus, Indian stick insect

Heteropteryx dilatata, jungle nymph
A close-up head on view of a jungle nymph, a giant stick insect (Heteropteryx dilatata) from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest - Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida
MAR-1688 Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest - Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida
MAR-1689 Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest - Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida
MAR-1687 Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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In the lush rainforests of Mulu National Park in Borneo, a fascinating creature known as the leaf insect (Phyllium sp. ) gracefully blends into its surroundings with remarkable camouflage. With intricate patterns and textures resembling leaves, this master of disguise perfectly imitates foliage to evade predators and ensure its survival. Similar to mantises and stick insects, leaf insects belong to the order Phasmatodea, showcasing their incredible ability to mimic natural elements. The Leaf Insect from 1833-39 captivates us with its beautifully colored engraving, while an 1863-79 lithograph showcases another stunning variation of these creatures, and are truly strange wonders of nature as depicted in various illustrations found within The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature. Their uncanny resemblance to leaves is so convincing that it's easy for unsuspecting eyes to overlook them amidst dense vegetation. One particular species, Phobaeticus chani or Chan's megastick, stands out among others due to its impressive size and unique characteristics. These mating stick insects exhibit sexual dimorphism during their courtship rituals in the Tandayapa region of Ecuador's Andean cloud forest. The captivating image titled "INDO 20-01 45" captures our attention with a camouflaged leaf insect blending seamlessly into its rainforest habitat. This close-up view allows us to appreciate the delicate details that make these creatures true masters at hiding in plain sight. Whether we admire them through engravings or lithographs from centuries past or encounter them firsthand in their natural habitats today, leaf insects continue to fascinate us with their remarkable adaptations and mysterious allure.