Ancient Insect

A fossil of leaf-imitating insects was founded. They believed it was 47 million years ago similarities to the mimickers of today.
The discovery is the first fossil of a leaf insects (Eophyllium messelensis), and also shows that the leaves imitation is an old and successful evolutionary strategy was maintained over a relatively long period of time.
The scientists under the direction of Sonja Wedmann of the Institute of Paleontology in Bonn, Germany, the remains brought to light a well-known Web Grube Messel, Hesse, Germany.
From 2.4-inches long insects were similar physical features the oblong leaves of trees living there at the time, including Myrtle trees, legumes such as alfalfa, and Laurel trees.
He also shares with the functions of modern family of insects in size, shape and pattern for camouflage. For example, the foliage has fossils well as the extension of its abdomen.
During the day, to hide, the robbers on a sheet of insects can remain quiet for long periods, Raffung his head in her body to the leaves. The fossils of insects seem clear that the scientists found their legs were curves and has a stage when the head of the insect could be used.
The night when the insects are active at night, they rock-and forth like a leaf floating in the wind.