From http://www.telegraph.co.uk
1. Many species of insects and spiders have mastered the arts of camouflage and mimicry. These macro photographs, taken by Singaporean photographer Nicky Bay, show the extraordinary lengths that insects and spiders will go to look like something else or simply disappear from view.
Ladybird mimic spider (Paraplectana sp.), viewed from the rear. This spider is red with black spots, similar to the markings found on ladybirds…
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2. …This form of mimicry, in which a harmless species evolves the features of a harmful species as a deterrent against predators is known as Batesian mimicry. True ladybirds are unpalatable to predators.Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
3. Tree stump orb-weaver spider (Poltys sp.) This species of spider uses camouflage to closely resemble the bark of trees…Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
4. …During the day it rests by holding its legs tightly against its own body. The head is just visible in between the legs. The tall protruding segment is the spider’s abdomen.Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
5. Nolid moth caterpillar, side view. This species of caterpillar grows an enlarged, green coloured, section of abdomen which overlaps its actual head…Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
6. …It is thought this acts as a deterrent to birds by resembling unripe berries.Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
7. The Miagrammopes genus of spiders have an elongated body shape which gives them a twig-like appearance. Miagrammopes spins a single strand of silk and attaches one end to a twig while it holds the other end taut. When a flying insect lands on the line, the spider releases the thread to entangle its prey. Miagrammopes have an extremely long pair of front forelegs. In the image, the actual head and eyes can be seen centre middle.Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
8. Bird dung crab spider (Phrynarachne sp.). The body markings and texture of this spider provide some camouflage by mimicking the appearance of bird dung…Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
9. …This species of spider weaves simple inverted triangle shaped webs across plant leaves and stems. When a fly lands on the web, the line it is stuck to breaks at the outer end and falls, leaving the victim to hang vertically from the mid-line of the web. Pasilobus then reels in the loose line (as seen in the image) to feed on the fly…Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
10. Bird dung crab spider (Phrynarachne sp.), close-up viewPicture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
11. Spiny back orb-weaver spider. This spider (Gasteracantha arcuata) grows a pair of extremely long, curving spines from its abdomen. It is thought the long spines evolved as a deterrent against predators or to mimic spines and thorns.Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
12. Ladybird mimic beetle. This beetle has dark spots on red wing casings like those found on true ladybirds. The warning colour and pattern on ladybirds signal to predators that it is unpalatable.Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
13. Masked hunter (Reduvius personatus). This member of the assassin bug family disguises itself with dust and debris for camouflage against predators and prey.Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
14. Lacewing larvae accumulate debris, food particles and remains of insects onto the surface of their bodies for camouflagePicture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
15. A pair of treehoppers on a twig. These treehoppers have evolved to evade predators by closely resembling plant thorns.Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
16. Bird dropping spider (Cyrtarachne fangchengensis). During the day this species rests under leaves. Its body pattern mimics a bird dropping, attracting small flying insects…Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
17. …The abdomen markings also pulsate, possibly as a warning towards predators.Picture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
18. This species of stick insect is covered with spines and is coloured green which allows it to camouflage within its surroundingsPicture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
19. This species of katydid has evolved to look like a plant leafPicture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
20. Photographer Nicky BayPicture: Science Photo Library / Rex Features
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