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Cryptic Collection (page 5)

In the depths of the English Channel, a dense growth of Bootlace seaweed emerges from the shallow waters, creating an enigmatic and cryptic scene

Background imageCryptic Collection: Thumbnail Chameleon. NW Madagascar

Thumbnail Chameleon. NW Madagascar

Background imageCryptic Collection: Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura tentaculata) adult, showing cryptic colouration

Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura tentaculata) adult, showing cryptic colouration and projections from head and body at night, Bunaken, Manado, Northeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageCryptic Collection: Commensal Shrimp (Pontonides unciger) four adults, camouflaged on whip coral, Manado

Commensal Shrimp (Pontonides unciger) four adults, camouflaged on whip coral, Manado, Northeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageCryptic Collection: Pebble Dragon (Tympanocryptis cephalus) adult, standing on rock

Pebble Dragon (Tympanocryptis cephalus) adult, standing on rock, with hind foot raised to keep cool, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageCryptic Collection: Giant Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus fimbriatus) adult, camouflaged on tree trunk in primary

Giant Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus fimbriatus) adult, camouflaged on tree trunk in primary rainforest, Andasibe-Mantadia N.P. Eastern Madagascar, august

Background imageCryptic Collection: Stick Mantis (Sybilla pretiosa) young, on underside of twig, South Africa

Stick Mantis (Sybilla pretiosa) young, on underside of twig, South Africa

Background imageCryptic Collection: Lobster Moth (Stauropus fagi) adult, camouflaged on tree trunk, Oxfordshire, England

Lobster Moth (Stauropus fagi) adult, camouflaged on tree trunk, Oxfordshire, England

Background imageCryptic Collection: Pyrgomorph Grasshopper (Omura sp. ) adult, resting on underside of leaf, Yasuni N. P

Pyrgomorph Grasshopper (Omura sp. ) adult, resting on underside of leaf, Yasuni N. P. Amazon, Ecuador
Pyrgomorph Grasshopper (Omura sp.) adult, resting on underside of leaf, Yasuni N.P. Amazon, Ecuador

Background imageCryptic Collection: Leaf Katydid (Typophyllum sp. ) adult, resting on leaf, Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana

Leaf Katydid (Typophyllum sp. ) adult, resting on leaf, Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana
Leaf Katydid (Typophyllum sp.) adult, resting on leaf, Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana

Background imageCryptic Collection: Eirunepe Snouted Treefrog (Scinax garbei) adult, camouflaged on tree trunk

Eirunepe Snouted Treefrog (Scinax garbei) adult, camouflaged on tree trunk, Los Amigos Biolgical Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Background imageCryptic Collection: Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) adult, camouflaged on orchid flower (captive)

Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) adult, camouflaged on orchid flower (captive)

Background imageCryptic Collection: Toad Grasshopper (Batrachotetryx sp. ) adult, camouflaged on rock, South Africa

Toad Grasshopper (Batrachotetryx sp. ) adult, camouflaged on rock, South Africa
Toad Grasshopper (Batrachotetryx sp.) adult, camouflaged on rock, South Africa

Background imageCryptic Collection: Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale) adult, camouflaged on moss, North Vietnam

Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale) adult, camouflaged on moss, North Vietnam

Background imageCryptic Collection: Dead-leaf Katydid (Mimetica sp. ) adult pair, camouflaged on leaf litter in cloud forest, Manu Road

Dead-leaf Katydid (Mimetica sp. ) adult pair, camouflaged on leaf litter in cloud forest, Manu Road
Dead-leaf Katydid (Mimetica sp.) adult pair, camouflaged on leaf litter in cloud forest, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Background imageCryptic Collection: Mitred Toad (Rhinella margaritifera) adult, camouflaged on leaf litter

Mitred Toad (Rhinella margaritifera) adult, camouflaged on leaf litter, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Background imageCryptic Collection: Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis grandis) adult, roosting during daytime, camouflaged on branch

Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis grandis) adult, roosting during daytime, camouflaged on branch, Pantanal Wildlife Centre, Mato Grosso, Brazil, september

Background imageCryptic Collection: Anker's Whipcoral Shrimp (Pontonides ankeri) adult, camouflaged on whip coral, Lembata Island

Anker's Whipcoral Shrimp (Pontonides ankeri) adult, camouflaged on whip coral, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageCryptic Collection: Xenia Shrimp (Hippolyte commensalis) adult, camouflaged on xenia coral, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi

Xenia Shrimp (Hippolyte commensalis) adult, camouflaged on xenia coral, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageCryptic Collection: Assassin Bug (Reduviidae sp. ) young nymph, covered with sand particles, mimetic behaviour

Assassin Bug (Reduviidae sp. ) young nymph, covered with sand particles, mimetic behaviour, South Africa
Assassin Bug (Reduviidae sp.) young nymph, covered with sand particles, mimetic behaviour, South Africa

Background imageCryptic Collection: Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult female, feeding on Butterfly (Lycenidae sp. ) prey, Italy, may

Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult female, feeding on Butterfly (Lycenidae sp. ) prey, Italy, may
Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult female, feeding on Butterfly (Lycenidae sp.) prey, Italy, may

Background imageCryptic Collection: Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult, feeding on Bee-fly (Fallenia fasciata) prey in flower

Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult, feeding on Bee-fly (Fallenia fasciata) prey in flower, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Background imageCryptic Collection: Green Crab Spider (Heriaeus hirtus) adult, camouflaged on hairy plant, Italy

Green Crab Spider (Heriaeus hirtus) adult, camouflaged on hairy plant, Italy

Background imageCryptic Collection: Devil Scorpion (Tytius silvestris) adult, camouflaged on bark, Los Amigos Biological Station

Devil Scorpion (Tytius silvestris) adult, camouflaged on bark, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Background imageCryptic Collection: Female capsid bug

Female capsid bug (Orthonotus rufrifrons), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.0-3.5mm long. It is confined to nettles and exhibits sexual dimorphism. This is a female

Background imageCryptic Collection: Marsh damsel bug

Marsh damsel bug (Dolichonabis limbatus). This predatory bug measures between 7.5-9mm in length. It is found on rank vegetation alongside rivers but is difficult to spot beacause of its excellent

Background imageCryptic Collection: Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album). This butterfly is found throughout Europe and Asia. The commas wings resemble a fallen leaf in order to avoid detection by predators

Background imageCryptic Collection: Magpie moth

Magpie moth (Abraxas grossulariata) camouflaged against a wall. This moth is found throughout North America and Europe. It uses camouflage to avoid predators such as birds

Background imageCryptic Collection: Leaf butterfly

Leaf butterfly (Salamis parhassus). This rare butterfly is native to Africa

Background imageCryptic Collection: Tassled wobbegong

Tassled wobbegong
Tasselled wobbegong shark (Euchrossorhinus dasypogon). This type of carpet shark (family Orectolobidae) is coloured in order to camouflage itself against algae on the sea bed

Background imageCryptic Collection: Flathead scorpionfish

Flathead scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala). The flathead, or tasselled, scorpionfish lives on coral reefs where it is able to camouflage itself against the seabed by changing colour

Background imageCryptic Collection: USA, Oregon, Treefrog in False Hellebore

USA, Oregon, Treefrog in False Hellebore

Background imageCryptic Collection: Tompot blenny (Blennius gattorugine) Ireland. (RR)

Tompot blenny (Blennius gattorugine) Ireland. (RR)
Alan James Photography / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCryptic Collection: Tompot blenny (Blennius Gattorugine) head detail Ireland. (RR)

Tompot blenny (Blennius Gattorugine) head detail Ireland. (RR)
Alan James Photography / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCryptic Collection: Orange Pygmy Seahorse (Hypocampus bargibanti) Mabul, Sipadan, Borneo, Malaysia, Indo-Pacific (RR)

Orange Pygmy Seahorse (Hypocampus bargibanti) Mabul, Sipadan, Borneo, Malaysia, Indo-Pacific (RR)
Alan James Photography / SplashdownDirect



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In the depths of the English Channel, a dense growth of Bootlace seaweed emerges from the shallow waters, creating an enigmatic and cryptic scene. This captivating image captured during the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2022 in Dorset, England leaves us intrigued by its intricate patterns and mysterious allure. Moving to warmer shores in Maldives, we find ourselves mesmerized by the intricate patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms. These delicate trails weave together like cryptic messages left behind for us to decipher. Nearby, a Bulb tentacle sea anemone reveals its hidden beauty with a close-up detail that further adds to nature's enigma. Venturing into colder climates on Vancouver Island, Canada, we encounter frost delicately clinging onto Western Red Cedar trees. The ethereal patterns formed on these branches leave us wondering about nature's artistic secrets hidden within every frozen droplet. As March arrives in the UK countryside, a Pheasant proudly displays its plumage detail. Each feather seems to hold its own secret message waiting to be unraveled by those who dare take a closer look. Similarly, another photograph captures a close-up of feathers from a cock Pheasant - their vibrant colors and intricate design adding another layer of mystery. Nature's camouflage takes center stage as we observe Misumenia vatia -the white form of goldenrod crab spider- expertly blending into umbelliferae plants. Its ability to disappear into plain sight is truly remarkable and leaves us pondering over how many other cryptic creatures may be hiding right before our eyes. The Ocellated Turkey showcases its stunning plumage detail with an array of mesmerizing patterns that seem almost otherworldly. Its colorful display invites us into yet another realm where nature's mysteries unfold before our very eyes. Descending beneath the waves off Pak Lap Tsai in Sai Kung lies an eerie creature known as Devil scorpionfish.