Emily | Insect Educator | Amateur Entomologist on Instagram: "This is part of the reason insect collections are kept in cool, dark spaces. Heat and light break down chemical compounds, speeding up the fading process! – Video ID: A comment box reads “My beetle lost its color before I could pin it, do you know why?” Emily sits in front of a gallery wall made up of pinned insects and insect art. She speaks directly to the camera. The words “Pigmentation” and “structural coloration” appear as she fi

Nurtle on Instagram: "What looks like a fresh green leaf in someone’s hand is a giant Malaysian leaf insect, one of the most advanced examples of natural camouflage in the animal world. These insects don’t just resemble leaves in shape and color. Their bodies copy leaf veins, bite marks, and uneven edges, making them nearly invisible when resting on plants. Even their slow, swaying movements mimic how real leaves move in the wind. This camouflage isn’t learned. It’s the result of millions of yea