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Scientists stunned as pink katydid transforms into green camouflage

Science Daily · May 3, 2026, 3:12 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A bizarre rainforest insect is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about camouflage. A katydid spotted glowing hot pink in Panama stunned researchers when it slowly transformed into green in just 11 days, perfectly mirroring the life cycle of tropical leaves that emerge pink before maturing.

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