🛡️ Catacanthus incarnatus

Common Name: Orange Mask Bug

Region: Indonesia

Appearance: Bright orange body with bold, black “mask” markings on the back—vivid and unmistakable.

Size: About 1 inch (25 mm) long

Habitat: Forests and agricultural areas throughout Indonesia

Behavior: Active climber on low vegetation; capable of short flights

Feeding: Sucks plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts

Taxonomy: Family Pentatomidae | Genus Catacanthus

Defense: Releases a foul-smelling chemical when threatened