Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) has an extra trick up its sleeve – even if a predator sees through its perfect, leaf-like camouflage, the katydid can open its wings and flash a pair of big, fake eyes, a behavior that is almost guaranteed to scare an inexperienced bird or lizard.

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) has an extra trick up its sleeve - even if a predator sees through its perfect, leaf-like camouflage, the katydid can open its wings and flash a pair of big, fake eyes, a behavior that is almost guaranteed to scare an inexperienced bird or lizard.

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) has an extra trick up its sleeve – even if a predator sees through its perfect, leaf-like camouflage, the katydid can open its wings and flash a pair of big, fake eyes, a behavior that is almost guaranteed to scare an inexperienced bird or lizard. (Piotr Naskrecki)