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Shieldbug Collection

The shieldbug, also known as the cotton or hibiscus harlequin bug, is a fascinating insect that can be found in various parts of the world

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Cotton or hibiscus harlequin bug (Tectocoris diophthalmus) nymph feeding on a green leaf

Cotton or hibiscus harlequin bug (Tectocoris diophthalmus) nymph feeding on a green leaf, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. April

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Stink bug (Graphosoma lineatum). The Netherlands. September

Stink bug (Graphosoma lineatum). The Netherlands. September

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Red cabbage bug (Eurydema ornata) with a Shield bug (Nezara viridula) side by side on a leaf

Red cabbage bug (Eurydema ornata) with a Shield bug (Nezara viridula) side by side on a leaf, Umbria, Italy. September

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Hawthorn shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on leaf, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK

Hawthorn shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on leaf, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. January

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Six-spotted shieldbug, Scutellera sexmaculata

Six-spotted shieldbug, Scutellera sexmaculata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Green shieldbug (Palomena prasina) silhouetted on beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica)

Green shieldbug (Palomena prasina) silhouetted on beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

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Picture No. 11806801
Mottled Shieldbug on white background Galicia Spain Date:

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Picture No. 11806781
Mottled Shieldbug on white background Galicia Spain Date:

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Striped Shieldbug (Graphosoma semipunctatum), Leptokaria, Greece, Europe

Striped Shieldbug (Graphosoma semipunctatum), Leptokaria, Greece, Europe

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Parent Bug (Elasmucha grisea) nymphs, clustered together on leaf, Norfolk, England, July

Parent Bug (Elasmucha grisea) nymphs, clustered together on leaf, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) nymph, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, August

Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) nymph, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, August

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) adult pair, mating on buddleia leaf, Leicestershire, England, May

Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) adult pair, mating on buddleia leaf, Leicestershire, England, May

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Forest Bug (Pentatoma rufipes) adult, with raindrops, resting on Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)

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

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Parent Bug (Elasmucha grisea) adult, resting on birch leaf, Powys, Wales, May

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

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Hawthorn Shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) adult, resting on fallen leaf, Bostall Woods

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

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Sloe Bug (Dolycoris baccarum) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, may

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

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Forest Bug (Pentatoma rufipes) adult, resting on oak leaf, Sussex, England

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

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Red-and-black Striped Shieldbug (Graphosoma italicum) adult, resting on grass, Cannobina Valley

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

Background imageShieldbug Collection: BugShield Hawthorn (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) Close-up / on moss

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

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) adult, resting on pink dahlia flower, Essex, England

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

Background imageShieldbug Collection: Sloe / Hairy Shieldbug

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 shieldbug, also known as the cotton or hibiscus harlequin bug, is a fascinating insect that can be found in various parts of the world. One captivating image shows a nymph of this species delicately feeding on a vibrant green leaf. Its intricate patterns and colors make it truly mesmerizing to behold. In another striking photograph taken in Umbria, Italy, we see a red cabbage bug and a shieldbug side by side on a leaf. The contrasting hues of these two insects create an intriguing visual display against the backdrop of nature's beauty. A Hawthorn shieldbug captured in Broxwater, Cornwall, UK showcases its unique features while perched gracefully on a leaf. Its distinct shape and markings add to its allure as it blends seamlessly with its surroundings. The six-spotted shieldbug is yet another remarkable member of this insect family. With its characteristic spots arranged symmetrically on its back, it stands out amidst foliage wherever it resides. Silhouetted against beech leaves are the elegant figures of green shieldbugs. Their slender bodies and vivid coloration make them appear almost ethereal as they navigate their arboreal habitat with grace and precision. These images depict just some examples from the vast array of shieldbugs that exist worldwide. From Greece to France, England to Staffordshire - these resilient creatures have adapted to diverse environments across Europe. One captivating snapshot captures the striped Shieldbug in Leptokaria, Greece - showcasing its bold black-and-red stripes against lush vegetation. Meanwhile, an adult forest bug rests peacefully on a leaf in Brittany during August; demonstrating how these insects find solace within nature's embrace. A cluster of Parent Bug nymphs huddled together on a leaf reveals their social behavior while highlighting their distinctive appearance. These tiny creatures demonstrate unity even at such an early stage in life. Lastly, we encounter the Sloe Bug adult exploring grassy terrain within St Leonards Churchyard in Admaston, Staffordshire.