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.


http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/pauliddon002/800shield01.jpg

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/pauliddon002/800shield2-1.jpg

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/pauliddon002/800shield5.jpg

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/pauliddon002/800shield7.jpg

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/pauliddon002/800shield6.jpg

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/pauliddon002/800shield3.jpg (http://www.pauliddon.co.uk)



Paul.

[GOLDENORFE]

congrats paul on new species:clap

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.