Leaf Butterfly - Kallima inachus
The Orange Oakleaf or Dead Leaf (Kallima inachus) is a nymphalid butterfly found in tropical Asia from India to Japan. With wings closed, it closely resembles a dry leaf with dark veins and is a spectacular and commonly cited example of camouflage.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV — EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
100 mm
f/10
1/6s
ISO 800
The Orange Oakleaf or Dead Leaf (Kallima inachus) is a nymphalid butterfly found in tropical Asia from India to Japan. With wings closed, it closely resembles a dry leaf with dark veins and is a spectacular and commonly cited example of camouflage.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV — EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
100 mm
f/10
1/6s
ISO 800
11/23/2013

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