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Lichen Katydid (Markia hystrix) camouflage in lichens. Sumaco National Park, Napo
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Lichen Katydid (Markia hystrix) camouflage in lichens. Sumaco National Park, Napo
Lichen Katydid (Markia hystrix) camouflage in lichens. Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador
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Arthropod Arthropoda Bush Cricket Bushcricket Camouflage Ecuador Ensifera Hexapod Hexapoda Insect Insecta Invertebrate Katydid Longhorned Grasshopper Orthoptera Orthopterida South America Tettigoniidae Tettigonioidea Napo Napo Province
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Can you spot me? Lichen Katydid masters the art of disguise in Sumaco National Park!
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. In this print by Lucas Bustamante, we are introduced to the incredible camouflage skills of the Lichen Katydid (Markia hystrix). Nestled among a bed of lichens in Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador, this arthropod expertly blends into its surroundings. With its longhorned grasshopper body and intricate patterns resembling lichens themselves, this clever insect has perfected the art of disappearing in plain sight. Its phaneropterinae family lineage has bestowed upon it an exceptional ability to hide from predators and blend seamlessly into its environment. As we marvel at this remarkable creature's survival strategy, we can't help but be reminded that nature is full of surprises. The animal kingdom never ceases to amaze us with its ingenuity and adaptability. So take a moment to appreciate the wonders around us - from tiny insects like the Lichen Katydid to vast national parks like Sumaco. Let their beauty inspire us to protect and cherish our natural world. And who knows? Maybe next time you're out exploring nature's hidden corners, you'll stumble upon your own hidden gem just waiting to be discovered!
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