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| A common group of insects are Shieldbugs, named after their heraldic shield-like shape and belonging to the order Hemiptera. They frequent most types of vegetation and although most feed on their foliage and berries etc, some species are carnivorous. Shieldbugs go through several stages of growth called nymphs, which are as frequently found as the adults and a few species exhibit brood care. Shieldbugs are also fairly regular visitors to MV moth traps. Not surprisingly, this shieldbug seems to be common wherever Gorse (Ulex sp) grows. Budby South Forest is perhaps the best place to find it, but we have also found good numbers on Broom (Cytisus scoparius) on Warsop Pit Top. | ||
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| Recently emerged adult photographed at Oak Tree Heath, Mansfield early July 2011. | ||
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| Adult with the typical pinkish colouration obtained during the late Summer, photographed at Warsop Main Pit Top August 2006. | Post over-wintering adult just starting to develop it's Spring colouration. Photographed at Budby Common in February 2007. | |
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| Adults photographed at Budby South Forest August 2009. | ||
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| UK distribution of Piezodorus
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 The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares. Updated September 2011 |
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