Walking Leaf Collection

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

Walking Leaf (Phyllium siccifolium), Female, Natural Size (engraving)
2791437 Walking Leaf (Phyllium siccifolium), Female, Natural Size (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walking Leaf (Phyllium siccifolium), Female

Reptiles and Insects of Various parts of the World (engraving)
1092954 Reptiles and Insects of Various parts of the World (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Strange insects (coloured engraving)
997425 Strange insects (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

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 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 C016 / 2235
Leaf insect. Views of the upperside (left) and underside (right) of a Grays leaf insect (Phyllium bioculatum). This leaf insect is native to west Malaysia

Leaf insect C016 / 2234
Leaf insect. View of the underside of a Grays leaf insect (Phyllium bioculatum). This leaf insect is native to west Malaysia. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Leaf insect C016 / 2230
Leaf insect. View of the underside of a Linnaeus leaf insect (Phyllium siccifolium). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

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The walking leaf is a fascinating insect that mimics the appearance of a leaf to blend in with its surroundings. These incredible creatures are masters of disguise, using their flattened bodies and intricate patterns to avoid detection by predators. Despite their delicate appearance, walking leaves are surprisingly resilient and can survive in a variety of environments. Watching these remarkable insects move slowly and deliberately through the foliage is like witnessing nature's own magic trick. Next time you're out for a walk in the woods, keep an eye out for these elusive creatures – you never know when you might stumble upon a walking leaf hiding in plain sight.