Have you ever seen this insect? If not, let's get to know it. It's a rice stinkbug, or Cletus punctiger in Latin. It's a species of true bug from the Coreidae family. This insect is a major pest of rice plants, sucking the sap from young rice grains. The one I found wasn't on a rice plant, but in the grass. It was resting peacefully on one of the leaves.
It wasn't moving at all, probably camouflaged. Its coloration was very similar to that of a dry leaf, a golden brown. From a distance, the insect appeared plain brown. But upon closer inspection, its back was adorned with a pattern of small, interconnected dots that formed a pattern that perfectly resembled the veins of a dry leaf. This pattern added an artistic and unique touch to the insect's appearance.
| Latin name | Cletus punctiger |
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| Observation date | 4 Sep, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers |  |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/311385316
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |