Belonging to the leaf-footed bug family (Coreidae), insects of the genus Paryphes are striking neotropical creatures celebrated for their dazzling, almost glowing coloration. Found predominantly across Central and South America, these bugs are master classes in aposematism—using brilliant, contrasting hues to warn predators that they are highly toxic or foul-tasting. Like other true bugs, Paryphes species use specialised piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap, flowers, and developing seeds. I captured this incredible nymph during my very first expedition to Yasuní National Park in the Amazon rainforest. It instantly became my absolute favourite photo from the trip, so much so that it served as my personal phone wallpaper for several years.