BUGS, INSECTS, NATURE

Hairy Shieldbug

The Hairy Shieldbug (Dolycoris baccarum) is one of 6 different types of shieldbug, and one of 171 different species of insect recorded in Charlton Down Nature Area to date.

Useful Books and Links

Guide to Shieldbugs of the British Isles

A Pocket Guide to the Shieldbugs and Leatherbugs of Britain and Ireland

https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Pentatomidae/dolycoris_baccarum.html

https://www.nhbs.com/blog/the-nhbs-guide-to-uk-shieldbug-identification

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winderjssc

A volunteer helper at the Charlton Down Nature Area in Dorset using a life-long interest in natural history to help improve the biodiversity and amenity value of the site. Enthusiastic about the natural world right on our doorstep, and working to enable all visitors to enjoy, learn, and appreciate the value of wilder places. Jessica writes the Charlton Down Nature Area website and blog at https://charltondownnaturearea.uk and Jessica's Nature Blog at https://natureinfocus.blog.

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