Peppered Moth. Moths and butterflies are masters of camouflage, but none do it better than the peppered moth. ... The giant leaf-tailed gecko looks like something out of a fantasy novel.

Buzz off: This Peppered Moth has found the perfect hiding place on a rock. ... This Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko is a master of disguise in Montagne dAmbre National Park, Madagascar.

From the giant leaf insect of Southeast Asia to the satanic leaf-tailed gecko of Madagascar, these animals have evolved to resemble foliage, complete with veins, irregular edges, and mottled colors.

In fact, the moth uses extremely sophisticated physics to give the impression it is a leaf, says Kelley. A close-up view of a fruit-sucking moth’s wing Jennifer Kelley et al. 2025 ...

At first glance, the wings of this moth may seem unimpressive, but a closer look reveals an impressive mimic, from the perfect leaf shape and tiny veins right down to the broken edges. The orange ...

Peppered Moth. Moths and butterflies are masters of camouflage, but none do it better than the peppered moth. ... The giant leaf-tailed gecko looks like something out of a fantasy novel.