_{H^{ello friends, This is @mmiya from #Bangladesh.}}

Dear Hive enthusiasts, today I am going to share with you some photos of another curious little insect. I often share images of various insects found in paddy fields; the one I am featuring today is known as the yellow stem borer, scientifically named Scirpophaga incertulas. While these insects do not cause extensive damage to the rice plants, I learned from Google that when they hatch, the eggs remain attached to the leaves, which can cause some minor damage to the foliage.

These insects are very small and tend to cling to the rice leaves. They have a pair of yellow wings, each marked with a distinct black spot in the center. They also have slender legs that allow them to grip surfaces firmly. On their heads, they possess a long, antenna-like appendage, which they primarily use to forage for food. Although this particular insect is quite small, it is truly beautiful.

Device Used	Tecno Spark 30C
Camera	50MP camera
Location	Bangladesh
Short by	@mmiya
Link to original community	https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/413820144