Dyme is a genus of stick insects (family: Diapheromeridae) that takes camouflage to an extraordinary level. To fool hungry predators, these insects don’t just look like dry twigs—they even rock rhythmically back and forth to mimic a small branch swaying in a gentle breeze. Their tricks for survival don’t stop at appearances. If a predator manages to grab hold of a leg, a stick insect can break off the trapped limb and regrow a brand-new one later on. Females can also reproduce completely without a male through virgin birth, laying unfertilized eggs that hatch into exact mini-clones of themselves. Their hard-shelled eggs look so much like plant seeds that unsuspecting ants often carry them underground to safety. Once the young insects hatch and grow, they eat their own shed outer skin to recycle valuable nutrients and erase any clues for lurking predators. I was lucky enough to spot one of these cute masters of disguise during a peaceful walk in the city park of Puyo, Ecuador—a gateway town to the Amazon brimming with hidden wildlife.