BMC Ecology

Here is a photo I really appreciate. It's the overall winner of the inaugural BMC Ecology Image Competition 2012: Moritz Muschick's Stick Insect (Timema poppensis) on host Redwood Tree (Sequoia sempervirens). The aim of the competition is to show ecological interactions, and the evolution of this insect to mimic its host is stunning. The winner receives a cash prize of only £250 (CLICK)! Sponsors of OTT awards take note. The Guardian has posted a slide show of top photos: CLICK.