Leaf Insects

The Philippine leaf insect (Phyllium philippinicum) is a striking specialist in leafy camouflage, native to the forested islands of the Philippines. Its broad, vivid-green body perfectly mirrors a living leaf, with wing edges and even legs etched like delicate veins. By staying still through daylight hours and venturing out at night to nibble on guava and other host leaves, it blends seamlessly into the canopy and evades predators, thriving in the warm, humid climate of its tropical home.