Are any of your Observations ones where the focus of the Observation seems to disappear into the background? If so, please share. Here on the Peninsula we have a type of butterfly called Cracker Butterfly (Hamadryas). When they rest on the trunks of trees or the stone walls you almost cannot not se…

[original(2)] Wavy-lined emeralds (or camo loopers as people around here call them) aren’t particularly rare, but I never consciously saw one until last year. Even now, when flipping through photos on this site, my mind usually goes, “bit of debris on flower, stop, look twice or three times, yes i…

[1000016791] A well camouflaged Spotted Wolf Spider, ( https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/266214548 ) found literally by accident. [1000016788]

[large] Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

[large] Barred Yellow Butterfly

This is probably my favorite for this Topic: [large] [large] Moustached Tiger Beetle

This tolype moth caterpillar was so well-camouflaged with the rock and I almost couldn’t see it! [IMG_8076]

The lacewing larvae camouflage themselves as detritus, using the leftovers of their prey. [image] [image]

[image] chipperatl: The lacewing larvae camouflage themselves as detritus, using the leftovers of their prey. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/191377251 [large] [large] Or using lichen: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249429303 [large] [large] If they stayed still, maybe t…

Winning at Camouflage

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Quercitron March 21, 2025, 12:18pm 129

The Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) is easily heard, but difficult to find, especially where bark is mottled with lichens.

Image from Observation 216380722:

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