leaf butterfly
noun
: any of a genus (Kallima) of nymphalid butterflies of southern Asia with wings resembling dried or dead leaves
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Read More: The Butterfly with a Dozen Disguises Another example is the dead leaf butterfly, which closes its wings to resemble a brown leaf, including veins and spots.
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
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“Leaf butterfly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20butterfly. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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