The planet is inhabited by amazing creatures. The world's strangest insects are unusually colored or have interesting shapes. Their unique appearance serves as camouflage, deterrence, or warning of danger.
The Brazilian humpback develops chitinous growths of varying shapes on its back. These can be spheres, spikes, or horns.
Another member of the humpbacked family is the buffalo bat, which is camouflaged and resembles a leaf.
The terrifying phrynes are actually harmless, another name is the tailless scorpion.
The camel spider is poisonous and lives in Egypt.
The Surinam lanternfly is nicknamed the "crocodile butterfly" due to the unusual shape of its head. Another repellent feature is the false eyes on its wings.
The rosy maple butterfly protects itself with its bright coloration.
A butterfly from the hawk moth family, the "hummingbird" or "tongue moth," resembles the bird of the same name and drinks nectar through its proboscis.
The hairy caterpillar of the coquette moth has an unusual appearance. Its spines are poisonous, causing a burning sensation when touched.
The scorpion fly is harmless, the "stinger" is actually the male's genitals.
A praying mantis that disguises itself as an orchid, the "devil's flower."
The panda ant is actually a female wasp native to Chile. Its sting is on cows, and its venom is lethal.
Small weevils with an unusual appearance
Leafy elephant.
Pine weevil.
There are, of course, many more amazing insects than you might imagine. They can be found in various corners of the world.
