These insects native to the forests of China use incredible camouflage to blend into their surroundings, from bark frogs on trees to dragonhead caterpillars on ferns.
Photographer John Horstman, 52, said: 'There are amazing living beings scraping out a viable existence in every niche and every corner of the world, including in the most developed of our built environments.
'The giveaway for hidden insects is movement, and if you're patient and unobtrusive, something will reveal itself. Sit down in a comfy spot and just observe.'
The geometrid moth hides subtly amongst the rocks to protect itself from predators, while the leaf katydid tries to hide amongst identical leaves.
A silkmoth caterpillar colour rests on a matching twig, while the nawab butterfly dragonhead caterpillar's green exterior becomes it's invisibility cloak.
Photographer John Horstman, 52, said: 'There are amazing living beings scraping out a viable existence in every niche and every corner of the world, including in the most developed of our built environments.
'The giveaway for hidden insects is movement, and if you're patient and unobtrusive, something will reveal itself. Sit down in a comfy spot and just observe.'
The geometrid moth hides subtly amongst the rocks to protect itself from predators, while the leaf katydid tries to hide amongst identical leaves.
A silkmoth caterpillar colour rests on a matching twig, while the nawab butterfly dragonhead caterpillar's green exterior becomes it's invisibility cloak.
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