Shield Bug Collection (#2)

Forest Bug (Pentatoma rufipes) adult, with raindrops, resting on Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) leaves, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, August

Parent Bug (Elasmucha grisea) adult, resting on birch leaf, Powys, Wales, May

Two green shield bugs (Palomena prasina) on a leaf, mating

Green shield bug (Palomena prasina), view from above

Shield bug (Elasmucha grisea) with babies

Green shield bug (Palomena prasina) on plant

Green stink bug (Nezara viridula) on a flower. This insect is a pest of cereal crops. Stink bugs derive their name from the foul-smelling secretion which they emit from their thoraic glands as a

Coloured SEM of a shield bug (Elasmostethus sp. )
Shield bug feeding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a shield bug (Elasmostethus interstinctus) feeding on a leaf

Minstrel bug C016 / 2155
Minstrel bug (Graphosoma lineatum). These bugs are a species of shield bug (superfamily Pentatomoidea). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Stink bug C014 / 4641
Stink bug (Leptocorisa chinensis) on a leaf. Photographed in South China

Shield bug C014 / 4639
Shield bug (family Pentatomidae) on the ground

Stink bug C014 / 4638
Stink bug (Leptocorisa chinensis) on a leaf. Photographed in South China

Shield bug C014 / 4640
Shield bug (Erthesina fullo) on a tree trunk. Photographed in South China

Jewel bug
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Forest bug on an acorn
Forest bug. Close-up of the head of a forest bug (Pentatoma rufipes) on an acorn from an oak (Quercus sp.) tree. Forest bugs are a species of shield bug (superfamily Pentatomoidea)

Bishops mitre shield bug (Aelia acuminata) on a leaf. Photographed in Zagan, Poland

Forest bug on a leaf. Forest bugs (Pentatoma rufipes) are a species of shield bug (superfamily Pentatomoidea) that are common and widespread in forests and woodlands worldwide. Photographed in Poland

Green shield bug on a leaf. Green shield bugs (Palomena prasina) are very common throughout Europe. Photographed in Wroclaw, Poland

Sloe bug on a leaf. Sloe bugs (Dolycoris baccarum) are a species of shield bug (superfamily Pentatomoidea) Photographed in Zagan, Poland

Shield bug head C018 / 2478
Shield bug head. Close-up of the head of a shield, or stink, bug (family Pentatomidae), showing it two eyes (black, upper left and right)

Shield bugs
Jewel bugs. Collection of colourful Catacanthus incarnatus shield bugs (family Scutelleridae) from Africa. The bodies of these specimens measure 1.8cm long

Shield bug eggs C018 / 2477
Shield bug eggs. Close-up of a clutch of eggs laid by a shield, or stink, bug (family Pentatomidae)

Shield bugs on a plant C016 / 4733
Shield bugs (superfamily Pentatomoidea) on a plant. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Stink bug gland
A close-up of the gland located on the thorax of the stink bug, from which they produce a pungent odour to deter enemies

Birch Shieldbug (Elasmostethus interstinctus) adult, resting on stem, Powys, Wales, May

Common Toad BB 601 Catching Shield Bug, tongue retracting Bufo bufo © Brian Bevan / ardea. com
BB-601 Common Toad Catching Shield Bug / Sting bug, tongue retracting Bufo bufo Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Shield Bug (Pentatomoidea), Napo River bordering Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Forest Bug (Pentatoma rufipes) final instar nymph, walking along bramble stem, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, june

Yellow-dotted Gum Tree Shieldbug (Notius consputus) adult, standing on leaf litter, Northern Territory, Australia

Bishops Mitre Bug (Aelia acuminata) adult, clambering over leaf litter, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Hawthorn Shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) adult, resting on fallen leaf, Bostall Woods, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Inner London, England, october

Sloe Bug (Dolycoris baccarum) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, may

Forest Bug (Pentatoma rufipes) adult, resting on oak leaf, Sussex, England

Red-and-black Striped Shieldbug (Graphosoma italicum) adult, resting on grass, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

BugShield Hawthorn (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) Close-up / on moss

Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) adult, resting on pink dahlia flower, Essex, England

Shield bug nymphs (Family Pentatomidae) clustered round the egg shells they have just emerged from. Photographed in a tropical rainforest in Costa Rica

Insects
insects walking

Beetles on a blade of grass
Beetles walking on blade of grass

Head of a shield bug, SEM
Head of a shield bug (Acanthosoma sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This insect is also known as a stink bug for the pungent liquid it emits if disturbed

Shield bugs mating
Shield bugs (Eurydema dominulus) mating on a woad (Isatis tinctoria) plant. Photographed in France

Parent Sheild Bug - male UK
SPH-2399 Parent Sheild Bug - male UK Elasmucha grisea Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sloe Bug - large and distinctive purrple-brown and greenish coloured shieldbug sits on a flower - Baden-Wuerttemberg
SAS-1249 Sloe Bug - large and distinctive purple-brown and greenish coloured shieldbug sits on a flower Baden-Wuerttemberg

Spiny Shield Bug
ROG-9302 Spiny Shield Bug Picromerus bidens Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hawthorn Shieldbug Ringwood Hampshire UK
ROG-4281 Hawthorn Shieldbug Ringwood Hampshire UK Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Nymph of Common Green Shield Bug (Palomina prasina). Dorset
ROG-13339 Nymph of Common Green Shield Bug ( Dorset, UK Palomina prasina Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way)

A shield bug ( Graphosoma italicum), on umbellifer. France
ROG-13106 A shield bug - on umbellifer France Graphosoma italicum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sloe / Hairy Shieldbug
MAF-7 Sloe / Hairy Shieldbug Dolycoris baccarum Mark Fellowes Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The shield bug, also known as the Pied shield bug or Tritomegas bicolor, is a fascinating insect belonging to the order of Hemiptera. With its distinctive shield-shaped body and vibrant colors, it never fails to capture our attention. One captivating image showcases a Cotton or hibiscus harlequin bug nymph delicately feeding on a green leaf. Its intricate patterns and striking coloration make it stand out against the lush foliage. Another mesmerizing sight captures a Red cabbage bug and Shield bug side by side on a leaf in Umbria, Italy during September. The contrasting hues of these two bugs create an enchanting visual display. In Broxwater, Cornwall, UK, we find the Hawthorn shieldbug perched gracefully on a leaf. Its unique markings resemble tiny hemorrhoids and add an element of intrigue to this already intriguing creature. As we delve into historical illustrations from Curtis British Entomology Plates 74 and 20, we are transported back in time to witness the beauty of these insects through hand-colored lithographs published in 1880. These detailed artworks allow us to appreciate their intricate features with awe-inspiring precision. Silhouetted against beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica), the Green shieldbug (Palomena prasina) exudes elegance with its emerald hue. This stunning silhouette highlights its delicate form amidst nature's backdrop. Not forgetting their early stages of life, we encounter the larva stage of the Green Shield Bug (Palomena prasina). As they grow and transform into adults over time, witnessing their metamorphosis becomes truly remarkable. Within this vast world of insects lies another member - Bedbug (Cimex Lectularius). Although not directly related to true shield bugs like those mentioned earlier, it shares some similarities within Hemiptera order due to its distinct shape and classification as a stink bug.