Here's a fun comparison. A wonderful grasshopper from the Bodega Dunes:
Below is the same grasshopper viewed from the side. It's amazing how well the colors and markings match the sand grains. It almost renders them invisible (especially when seen from a distance).
Reviewing these photos made me think of Ghost Crabs (Ocypode quadrata) from the East Coast. Although the coloration is finer grained, the palette is similar. They're both masters of camouflage!
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Reminds me of the shrimp and isopod found in the sand at Shell beach which match each other. Can not remember the names.
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