Some weird bug

Spotted this insect on the 'dokong' tree, it seemed to be poking its proboscis on light brown bits that were on the branch. It was too high up for me to see what it was doing. I couldn't see through the preview screen, which explains the slight blurriness.

I tried to take more photos, but I think the Praying Mantis gave it some tips about me and it evaded my camera by hiding behind the branch. Curses, foiled again! *waves fist at insect*

It was pretty big and I'm glad that it didn't try to fly at me and give me a nasty bite. Well, it didn't look at all harmful.