Leaf or insect?

The photograph shows insect camouflage in the case of Zaretis ellops, or "The Seasonal Leafwing", a moth found in Costa Rica and Mexico.  The two little holes in the “leaf” don’t always occur with all members of the species, making each one quite unique. Check out the variations here. Amazing.

The rain continues here, with another 6 inches (15.24 cm) predicted for the next couple of days. Every now and then people wander into the garden shop picking up a few seeds, or seed starting equipment. Until the rain stops and we get some dry weather people seem hunkered down, waiting…