Lace bug

On a bed of fresh green leaves, I found a tiny and unique insect perched there. At first glance, I thought it was a dried leaf stranded on top of the fresh leaves; it looked so similar. Especially with its wings fully extended, it looked like they were attached to the fresh leaf.

Her body was adorned with irregular patterns and spots, further confirming her resemblance to a dried leaf. I was almost fooled, but fortunately, she suddenly moved. This movement intrigued me, and I approached her for a closer look. Up close, she looked incredibly beautiful, like a living piece of nature.

It was a lace bug, an insect from the genus Ammianus and from the Tingidae family. This was my first encounter with this insect. She was a beautiful dark brown with golden brown and white accents. It was a truly harmonious color, contrasting beautifully with the fresh green leaves surrounding her.