22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Spiny Leaf Insect
Extatosoma tiaratum, endemic to rainforests in Australia. Female adults like this one are covered with thorn-like spikes for defense and camouflage.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Wollongong, Australia |
| Camera: | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Copyright: | © Keith Horton |