22 Apr 2008

Shield Bugs



Mating Shield Bugs, I have always called them by the name shield bug, but they probably have a more ornate name apart from the latin, perhaps someone can enlighten me.....

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  1. Shieldbug is fine Dave. I think these are Green Shieldbugs, Palomena prasina, but I'm on expert, There's a great photographic guide, Shieldbugs and Squashbugs of the British Isles by Evans and Edmondson
    Tony.

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  2. Hi Tony
    Many thanks for the info.

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