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  1. Dave Smith

    Shieldbugs.

    Thanks Harry, and also for their common names. Dave
  2. Dave Smith

    Shieldbugs.

    No problem. It is great to get further confirmation. Dave
  3. Dave Smith

    Shieldbugs.

    Thanks Charles. I've just received an email from a friend who knows an expert who says "your bugs seem to be the nymphs of a predatory shieldbug 'Picromerus bidens'" Having looked them up in my book (Chinery - Insects of Britain & N Europe) I would just love to see the adults. So Bob...
  4. Dave Smith

    Shieldbugs.

    Thanks Bob. I did consider shield bugs, but they don't seem to have the right shape. However, I'm certainly no expert. I await an opinion from one of the real entymologist. :h?: Dave
  5. Dave Smith

    Shieldbugs.

    What are these bugs? I would be most grateful for any help in identifying these little fellas. They are about ladybird size. They don't seem to have any wing-case so not beetles? They seem to have 6 legs so not ticks? Are they possibly at an earlier stage in their development? The photo was...
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