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  1. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello, Your Shieldbug is P. rufipes, or The Forest Shieldbug which is by no means confined to forests, it's virtually everywhere. The red legs and the 'Joan Collins Dynasty style shoulder pads' give it away. Harry
  2. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Paul, Winter will give you time to get some collecting equipment together so you'll be fully prepared for next season. Winter will also give you time to read all the copies of Het News. Over the years I have published articles ranging from the serious scientific papers to the odd humorous...
  3. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Paul, It may be too late for the Juniper Shieldbug but don't let that put you off. With it being an early year and (for once) a reasonably hot summer many species are in hibernation already. My discovery of this species in Northumberland and Durham didn't occur until 2000, the Lake...
  4. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Paul, The Parent bug was out in my area on the Northumberland/Durham boundary in February this year on Hazel catkins. By May the young were to be found in their family groups so it's not surprising they hibernate early. Other species tend to come out with the appearance of leaves on trees...
  5. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Gillean, It could possibly be that they have already entered hibernation. We had an early Spring and an early Summer and now an early Autumn. I have had Small Tortoiseshell butterflies hibernating in my house since mid July and that is a month earlier than they usually come in. There...
  6. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Steve is correct it is a Forest Shieldbug. P.rufipes Harry
  7. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Your correct Timedrifter, it is a nymph of the Sloe Bug. Harry
  8. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Brian, I should have enlarged it the first time, your correct it is a Hawthorn SB. Sorry about that Rob. Harry
  9. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Rob, It's a Birch Shieldbug. Harry
  10. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello pdh, Your identification is indeed correct. Regards, Harry
  11. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    I would concur, a nymph of Pentatoma rufipes. The original ID six years ago was my error (hangs head and slinks off). Still, as the bard said, "He who doesn't make mistakes makes nothing" That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Harry
  12. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    I'd agree, a P. rufipes nymph, the Forest Shieldbug. Harry
  13. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Hugh, To be honest I wouldn't like to make a positive ID on this one, as you say it's a poor shot, been there myself on many an occasion. Try again tomorrow, you may have more luck. Harry
  14. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Birdy866, I assume your out in the general area of the Indian sub-continent. All I can say about your 'Bug' is that it appears to be one of the Coreidae Somewhat similar to our Box Bug. The identity of numerous true 'Bugs' in many countries of the world is not at all well known. Even in...
  15. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Totally unknown in the north east of England. By this I mean Northumberland and Durham. Not Norfolk and Lincs which to people living in the metropolis is the NE. lol. Harry
  16. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    I agree C.marginatus, not a true Shieldbug but them you can't have everything. lol. Harry
  17. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello H.H., Your beastie is The Forest Shieldbug Pentatoma rufipes. A common species throughout Britain, It's common name is a bit on a misnoma as this species can be found almost anywhere. Regards, Harry
  18. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Stuart, You could well be right, the appearance of nymphs changes from instar to instar. I've never seen the red form of the Hawthorn Shieldbug in Durham or anywhere else for that matter. Regarding the site you quoted, I wonder how many of those named nymphs were actually bred out to the adult...
  19. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Dunedin, Most of the shieldbugs are sap suckers and berries provide a rich source of sugars that these insects need prior to hibernating. Very few of the British shieldbugs names are accurate as to the trees, shrubs or plants they feed on, especially the larger species. Most species can be...
  20. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Dunedin, 1. Is a nymph of the Green Shieldbug Palomena prasina. 2. Appears to be a nymph of Sehirus impressus. 3. Is an adult Hawthorn Shieldbug Acanthosoma hemorroidale. Nymphs can and do change colour with differing instars, so aren't always easy to sort out as to identity. Harry
  21. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Nerine, Correct on both counts. Harry
  22. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Your I.D. is correct Wobbler, A very common species in Northumberland wherever there are trees and shrubs. Harry
  23. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello DaveN, Your identification is correct, the shieldbugs specific name often gives a clue, in this case rufipes meaning red legs. Harry
  24. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Hello Robert, look at this URL:- http://www.nhbs.com/title.php?tefno=140779 Good value and good pictures, softback. A good guide for the beginner. Also:- http://www.nhbs.com/shieldbugs_of_surrey_tefno_132643.html A crackingly good book if you live in or near Surrey, hardback and well worth...
  25. harry eales

    Shieldbugs.

    Some years ago, I postulated my belief that the Juniper Shieldbug was probably far more widespread than the records in Southwood & Leston indicated. I.e., no further north that Witherslack in South Cumbria. I had great success in finding this species in Northumberland and Co.Durham, and, in a...
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