**6. Insects of Kuala Keniam forests**

Despite being relatively small in size compared to many animal groups, insects are well-adapted to their environments. In order to make sure of their survival, insects have strategies by applying camouflage and mimicry, which refer to adaptations some animals use as protection from predators. Some insects display warning colours to scare off predators. They use camouflage and mimicry as methods of

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**Figure 6.** *Shield bug (Hemiptera) uses colours as protection from predators.*

hiding from predators or ambushing prey (**Figure 6**). For example, pray mantis (Mantidae), katydids (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae), grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Acrididae) are insects that have developed camouflaged bodies. Instead of using camouflage to blend in with their habitat, some insects use mimicry to distinguish themselves from other insects or resemble certain marks. By doing so, the insects benefit by deterring the predators.
