This insect has taken a different, far creepier strategy for camouflage. Acanthaspis petax , a type of assassin bug, stacks the corpses of its victims on its back to hide from predators.

Leaf insects, also known as walking leaves, are famous for their remarkable camouflage. A video filmed in Hebei, China, on June 1, 2025, shows a close-up of the creature. The insect's wings feature ...