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leaf insect

/ˈliːf ˌɪnsɛkt/

Traduction: Insecte de la famille des Phylliidae qui imite l'apparence d'une feuille pour se camoufler, avec un corps aplati et des motifs rappelant le feuillage.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈliːf ˌɪnsɛkt/

A type of insect from the family Phylliidae that mimics the appearance of a leaf for camouflage, with flattened bodies and leaf-like patterns.

  • 🇫🇷Insecte de la famille des Phylliidae qui imite l'apparence d'une feuille pour se camoufler, avec un corps aplati et des motifs rappelant le feuillage.
  1. Camouflaged insect B2 formal

    An insect from the family Phylliidae that mimics the appearance of a leaf to avoid predators.

    • The leaf insect remained perfectly still on the branch, blending in with the real leaves.
    • Scientists discovered a new species of leaf insect in the tropical rainforest.
    • Leaf insects are masters of camouflage, making them difficult to spot in their natural habitat.

    🇫🇷Phyllie