Science. 1980 Feb 15;207(4432):773-5. doi: 10.1126/science.207.4432.773.
Unlike most insect integuments, the body surfaces of certain bark-inhabiting bugs are wettable. A thin film of water reduces the reflectivity of the insect, resulting in a close match with the wettable bark upon which it rests. Wettability probably aids in concealing the insects from predators.
与大多数昆虫外骨骼不同，某些栖息在树皮上的昆虫的身体表面是具有可湿性的。一层薄薄的水膜降低了昆虫的反射率，使其与栖息其上的可湿性树皮非常匹配。可湿性可能有助于昆虫躲避捕食者的视线。
