Hairy Shieldbug
Taken at Doonfoot on 30th May 2021 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
Fact File

Hairy Shieldbug.
Species:
Order:
Family:
A.K.A.: 		Dolycoris baccarum.
Hemiptera.
 Pentatomidae.
Sloe Bug
Larval Food:
Adult Food:
Size:
Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature:
 		Many plants, especially Rosaceae and Asteraceae.
Mainly on shrubs, feeding on berries, especially Honeysuckle and Raspberries.
10 - 12.5 mm.
Hedgerows, woodland edges, fields, forests, parks and gardens.
All year round.