They frequent most types of vegetation and whilst some species are carnivorous, most feed on foliage and berries etc. Shieldbugs go through several stages of growth called nymphs, which are as frequently found as the adults. I have added links to seperate pages illustrating these early nymph stages wherever possible. A few species exhibit brood care.

Right:- Female Green Shieldbug egglaying. Eggs are laid in clusters, usually on the underside of leaves.

Eakring species

Shieldbugs have been generally unrecorded at Eakring and Kersall and the current list is expected to expand over the next few years.