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    Shieldbugs.

    Hi Steve, I don't use a net yet - nor have I tried the umbrella and stick bush beating method that I've seen mentioned here. I try to cover all areas of wildlife which means I currently weigh about half a ton when I get out for walks! Think I need to be more focused and carry different equipment...
  2. dippers

    Shieldbugs.

    Many thanks Steve and Harry, much appreciated, had a look at your (much better) picture Steve, and I'm sure you are right, it's a much better fit - well the only one I have in focus is. I have to admit this one was pure luck, I was looking for Green Hairstreak and didn't pay much attention. I...
  3. dippers

    Shieldbugs.

    Shieldbug pics Hi all you shield bug experts. I posted a couple of queries here last year and Harry was kind enough to answer and tell me what they were, and that whet my appetite for this family, so I've been seeing how many I could find and ID this year. I've just posted a page of 15 of them...
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    Shieldbugs.

    Many thanks Harry, well thats all the easy ones - have to work harder next year to find more new ones. Have a Great Xmas, kind regards, Martin
  5. dippers

    Shieldbugs.

    Another shieldbug - can you confirm ID please? Hi again, back quicker than I thought, have just found this one while sorting last of backlog, taken 29/10/2006 - am I right in thinking this is a Birch Shieldbug? Many thanks for any help, Kind regards, Martin
  6. dippers

    Shieldbugs.

    Many thanks Harry, I'll try to find some more of these for you next year! Cheers, Martin
  7. dippers

    Shieldbugs.

    What a great thread! I'll be looking more closely for these in future - and must try beating too! I've tentatively ID'd the 4 below from my files based on previous postings here, but would be grateful for any confirmation or correction from those here that know. :h?: Coreus marginatus -...
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