A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
Umm … maybe it’s only in death? Then again, the similarities and dissimilarities between Australian bugs and English bugs can be confusing. We have a ‘crusader’ beetle very similarly armed (though different heraldry to your shieldbug) which has a peculiarly pungent smell, especially if you inadvertently step on it, or squash it somehow (as I’ve been known to do in the garden!).
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Awesome macro shot.
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Thank you, Alex. 🙂
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Aren’t they beautiful! I did find one in my salad lunch once, but it hasn’t put me off them. Thanks for visiting my blog and the like 🙂
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Thank you for visiting, Elle. 🙂
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:O Wow! Totally amazing!
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Thank you.
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Great geometric shape! Does this fellow have a stinky smell?
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I did get very close to this shieldbug, but didn’t smell anything nasty. 🙂
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Umm … maybe it’s only in death? Then again, the similarities and dissimilarities between Australian bugs and English bugs can be confusing. We have a ‘crusader’ beetle very similarly armed (though different heraldry to your shieldbug) which has a peculiarly pungent smell, especially if you inadvertently step on it, or squash it somehow (as I’ve been known to do in the garden!).
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Maybe, but there is nothing strange in that; we all stink in death. 😀
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It looks like the bug is sowing it’s fall colors! Beautiful shot.
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It does indeed, Sue. Thank you.
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You are on top form with your recent run of posts.
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Thanks again, Tom.
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I am enjoying your recent run of posts in particular. You have posted some great shots. Thank you.
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Thank you very much, Tom. I really appreciate your comment. 🙂
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Lovely shot of this insect. Interesting to see how it’s colours tone in with the background & foreground – almost like a painting.
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Thanks, Vicki, it does have some striking colours.
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you.
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Wonderful detail
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