Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) – Although these three are hardly green, for they have not long come out of hibernation and are still sporting their autumnal colours. I took these after venturing into the back garden today. The sun was bright and cheerful and very inviting, but it was very windy and cold, so I had to wrap up. I was only out there for around ten minutes before I was forced back indoors to rest. It is such a frustration when the mind is willing but the body just can’t. At least I managed to get a few shots off, and here is one of them … oh yes … the green bugs which aren’t green … but they will soon be with the advent of spring.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 12th March 2020
Place: Rear garden, Staffordshire
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Interesting they turn green in the spring. Glad you were able to venture outside, if only for a few minutes.
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Thank you, Sandy 🙂
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Sure.
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Excellent macro!!
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Thank you, Indira 🙂
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Great macro, Pete. Glad to hear you were able to get outdoors in the fresh air. It must have felt heavenly after being restricted indoors for so many months 🙂
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Thank you, Vicki 🙂 Yes, it is nice to get out even for a few minutes. I do try to walk a little even if just a short way to keep my blood pumping, but it can be so tiring. Spring always brings the need for me to get the camera out and get out there, but I guess I will have to be patient, and hopeful 🙂
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I had no idea they changed colour over winter … one of my least fav bugs 🙂
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They like to try to blend in all seasons 🙂
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