OMG Tom, the back of that bug does look like a mask, Superb title for this one. Excellent capture with outstanding colours and details, also love the softness of the background.
We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
Your are right. I remember seeing an African native in National Geographic with a mask with almost the same pattern. Art copying nature, I suppose... And with good cause. Great capture, Tom.
Pest description and crop damage. The adult locust borer resembles a wasp or hornet being black with bright yellow markings. There is a yellow “W” across the wing covers (Elytra). Adults are ca/ 1 inch (50 mm) in length. Their legs are reddish.