Kiri-origami artist Taketori cuts and folds paper to make realistic-looking insects. Each critter is crafted from a single sheet, without glue, and paint is often used to add to the realism. Check out his gallery of 60+ beasties (click the "?????" link on the right side of the page to display the thumbnail images).



Stag beetle



Lucanus maculifemoratus vs. Japanese rhinoceros beetle



Woodlouse on a hydrangea leaf



Ants vs. oriental longheaded locust



Stag beetle



Paper wasp



Centipede

[Links: Gallery, Taketori homepage via Gizmodo Japan]