Thursday 8 June 2017

Day 8 - The Shieldbug - 30 Days Wild 2017


Day 8: Star Species
Green Shield Bug (Palomena prasina)

This time every year my garden is full of these lovely bugs; they spent most of the time mating in bushes throughout the garden. I love watching them (that sounds odd, sorry) and taking pics of them, they are also fascinating creatures. 

More about them - Coming soon...


Shieldbug eggs


Interesting Facts:
  • It is often called the Green Stink Bug - it produces a foul smelling liquid when in danger and only has a few natural enemies.
  • They mate by contacting their rears together .
  • It's hard to tell the difference between the males and females
  • In Mexico they are eaten both live and cooked - their pungent odour gives a dish an aromatic flavour. (yuk!)

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