Brochosomes as an antireflective camouflage coating for leafhoppers

In nature, insects face immense predation pressure, where visual cues play a vital role in predators locating them. To counter this threat, insects employ a variety of nano- and microstructures on their cuticular layer to manipulate and interact with light, enhancing antireflective properties and pr...

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Published in:	eLife
Main Authors:	Wei Wu, Qianzhuo Mao, Zhuang-Xin Ye, Zhenfeng Liao, Hong-Wei Shan, Jun-Min Li, Chuan-Xi Zhang, Jian-Ping Chen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2025-05-01
Subjects:	brochosome leafhopper camouflage
Online Access:	https://elifesciences.org/articles/99639