Oncocephalus pudicus

- Oncocephalus pudicus ,the body length is 17Mmm, with a narrow body shape. The chest and back plate are black brown, with 2 light vertical stripes. There are 3 black spots on the front wings, with larger upper and lower spots. The second spot is a very small small black spot. Compared with similar species, the black spots on this species are surrounded by white edges.

- Predatory species, inhabiting surface grasses, low shrubs, crevices, and deciduous piles, often feeding on termites, leafhoppers, diptera and lepidoptera larvae, exhibiting phototaxis.

- Caution - These insects can sting and squirt a noxious fluid, painful on contact with eyes. Not for children, but they make an interesting exhibit.