# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CZmZDSKqtVV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73499627-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b929928258.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-02-05T15:01:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Shaking like a leaf 🍃⁣
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As their name suggests, leaf insects (Phylliidae) are camouflaged to look like leaves. Some species even sway to mimic leaves blowing in the wind. This all acts as a clever defence from predators. ⁣
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#bbcearth #leafinsect #insect #insectsofinstagram #entemology #macro #macrophotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 80,853
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- **Comments:** 230

## Tags

bbcearth, amazinganimals, wildlifephotography, leafinsect, earth, insect, entemology, earthlovers, naturelovers, nature, naturephotography, macro, insectsofinstagram, wildlife, macrophotography

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