Although this may look like a thrown away, trampled piece of gum photographed from up close in the shrubs, it is in fact an insect. A member of the family Membracidae (or Treehoppers or Thorn bugs), to be more precise. Their surreal looks have a camouflage purpose and their remarkable outgrowths discourages predators to eat them. There are 3200 known species in over 600 genera -all over the globe except for Antarctica- and these creatures are the Lady Gaga('s) of the animal kingdom; Sources and photo's: Wikipedia,Why Evolution is True,and this wonderful PDF with many more photo's. First photo; Cladonata Benitezi (Male).
Ceresa Taurina
Heteronotus Maculatus
Umbelligerus Peruviensis
Heteronotus Delineatus
Enchophyllum cruentatum
Bocydium Globulare
And this moustachioedcutie is a larvae of Anchistrotus.
Ze zien er definitely niet eetbaar uit! Vooral die geelzwart gestreepte met die extra gloink aan zijn lichaam steek ik zeker weten niet in mijn mond, maar misschien denk je daar als hongerige specht heel anders over.
I'll have the disappointed one with the pointy Bat Man ears and the one with the helicopter berries, please.
ReplyDeleteZe zien er definitely niet eetbaar uit! Vooral die geelzwart gestreepte met die extra gloink aan zijn lichaam steek ik zeker weten niet in mijn mond, maar misschien denk je daar als hongerige specht heel anders over.
ReplyDelete'Gloink'; that sums it all up!
ReplyDeleteAre you going to use them in your paintings?
ReplyDeleteDamn nature u scary!
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