My first ever Shield Bug

Paul Iddon

In all my life until today I had never seen one myself...

One of the most interesting bugs I think I have ever found - the shield bug (usually green I believe) turns brown around autumn time. I spotted this one on the wheel of the wheelie bin after it had been emptied today, and was very surprised - never having seen one before.

So I took it indoors to take photos as when these beetles fly, they are loud and fast, and if it took off the chances of a finding it again would be scooby.


So this is my first one , a marvellous insect that ranks as one of my faves now!


C&C of course as always invited.
















Paul.

GOLDENORFE

congrats paul on new species

good compositons, well done.
supprised you have never seen one before
light looks a little harsh on first frame though.

Phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

Paul Iddon

Cheers Phil.

This one is the forest bug btw.

Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Good find and lovely shots paul - they do have wonderful colours and textures.

Brian V.

Paul Iddon

Thanks Brian

Paul.