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Shield beetle sunning itself..

kate123

By Kate123


Shield beetle sunning itself..

Love these little creatures..



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He's attractive!

9 May, 2021

 

but if upset a real stinker.

10 May, 2021

 

I didn't know that! I've often picked them up!

10 May, 2021

 

Thanks ladies, yes, Eileen is spot on! If you handle carefully they/you are ok. 😁

10 May, 2021

 

they are generically called stink bugs!

10 May, 2021

 

I’ve never known if they are goodies or baddies?!

11 May, 2021

 

I like to think they are on the ‘goody’ side, Sheila! They eat pest larvae but....on the bad side I think they eat fruit and veg....

11 May, 2021

 

Me too, I love them, Paul!

1 Sep, 2021



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