Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Blue Shield bug
Scientific Name:
Zicrona caerulea
Length:
5-7 mm Description
The Blue Shield bug is a medium-sized dark shieldbug with a deep blue-green metallic sheen.
Distribution
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Habitat
Occurs on low vegetation in many habitats, including heathland, grassland and woodland rides.
Diet
As a predatory species, the Blue Shield Bug tends to favour the larvae of leaf beetles
Reproduction
The Blue Shield Bug overwinters as an adult, laying eggs during the spring or early
summer months