I discovered this green bug when it flew through my patio door. It is called the Green Shield Bug (Palomena prasina). It is commonly seen resting on vegetation, but handle with care, for as a defence mechanism it secretes a foul-smelling odour which has earned it another name ‘Stink Bug’.
Photograph taken June 2016, rear garden, Staffordshire.
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Terrific shot!
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Thank you Belinda 🙂
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This one is really quite attractive. The only stink but I know here is black, and without many redeeming qualities — at least, in my opinion. I like the geometric design.
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Thank you 🙂 We are fortunate to have a few species of these shield-like bugs here.
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Good catch! Great detail on this.
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Thank you Sally. I like to photograph these bugs, because at least the keep still for awhile!
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Still is Very Good!
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Great shot! I see it and reminds me of the awfull smell it has😣
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Thank you, Roberto 🙂
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