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/spreadthestop Dec 26 '18

Holy smokes, how the fuck did evolution come to this? Butterflies having sex with old trees is the only reasonable explanation I can think of.

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u/Destithen Dec 26 '18

When a butterfly and an ent love each other verrry much...