procrypsis
noun
pro·cryp·sis
prōˈkripsə̇s
plural -es
: a pattern or shade of coloring in insects that is adapted to concealing the insects from their natural enemies : protective coloration in insects
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from English procryptic, after English cryptic : Greek krypsis act of hiding, concealment (from kryptein to hide + -sis)