Abstract: The research progress of superhydrophobic bio-surfaces of some insects including moth, cicada, butterfly, termite, stenocara, mosquito, water strider and lotus leaves was introduced. Preparation methods and common materials used for constructing biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces were also summarized. Finally the challenges and the latest development trends in the study of superhydrophobic materials were discussed.

Key words: super-hydrophobicity, contact angle, glide angle, self-cleaning effect, hierarchical structures