Humans know very little about Membracidae, otherwise known as treehoppers. However, these neotropical insects are probably the most astonishing creatures ever concocted by nature.

Some people view them as nothing more than miniature aliens; others consider them to be true masterpieces of biodiversity. In either case, with their weird and wonderful shapes, they are a source of bewilderment for the scientific community.

Be it a whim of nature or an extreme case of mimicry, with their impressive forehead protrusions, they look like living sculptures. They resemble something straight out of a Sci-Fi movie, and yet they are well and truly real – tactile inhabitants of the treetops and the various strata of the tropical rainforest.

Because these insects are so incredibly rare and hard to find, they have never been studied, photographed or filmed – that is, up until now.

Documentary: Aliens of The Amazon
Directed by: Quincy Russell
Production: Mona Lisa Production

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