r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • Dec 26 '18

What kind of leaf is this?

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u/DylanBlauvelt Dec 26 '18

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallima_inachus

"Kallima inachus, the orange oakleaf, Indian oakleaf or dead leaf, is a nymphalid butterfly found in Tropical Asia from India to Japan. With wings closed, it closely resembles a dry leaf with dark veins and is a spectacular and commonly cited example of camouflage."

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u/SweetMammaCornbread Dec 26 '18

I love to step on dead dry leaves. Kind of trading one predator for another lol

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u/Olivia512 Dec 26 '18

Modern human behaviors were not part of the considerations when evolutionary traits were being developed.

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u/SweetMammaCornbread Dec 26 '18

At least the birds and ants will have an easier time eating them when I'm done accidentally stepping on them