This red-legged shieldbug Pentatoma rufipes was sunning itself on a leaf in a field full of ripening wheat in Durham this morning. Wonderfully armoured insects, aren't they?
Friday, August 3, 2012
Red-legged Shieldbug
This red-legged shieldbug Pentatoma rufipes was sunning itself on a leaf in a field full of ripening wheat in Durham this morning. Wonderfully armoured insects, aren't they?
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Pentatoma rufipes,
red-legged shieldbug,
shieldbugs
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Gorgeous ...just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHi Adrian, Nice to see more insects about now the weather has improved, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Roy.
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot of various Shield Bugs.
Its shield has a colourful edging!
ReplyDeleteYes, the edging pattern is beautiful. I was delighted to see my first Gorse Shieldbug nymph at Dunwich this w/e ... here.
ReplyDeleteHi lotusleaf, it certainly has!
ReplyDeleteThey are beginning to become evident around here too Caroline - time to reach for the excellent FSC guide!
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