Shield bug instar - which one?

ranger-rahm · #1 (**permalink**) 28-09-2011, 03:18 PM

Hi, does anyone know the identity of this little chap? I know its an instar of a shield bug but i haven't a clue which one! Thanks for any help

Hedera · #2 (**permalink**) 28-09-2011, 04:22 PM

Mid instar of Hawthorn bug.

Acutipuerilis · #3 (**permalink**) 29-09-2011, 03:07 AM

Mid-instar indeed, but it's Piezodorus lituratus (Gorse Shieldbug). The speckling over the abdomen combined with the white edge seems to be pretty distinctive.

ranger-rahm · #4 (**permalink**) 29-09-2011, 07:02 PM

thanks to both of you. I looked at the guides but couldn't make my mind up and I've not seen many of them! Will do a bit more reading on them both. Cheers

asheleaf · #5 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Acutipuerilis

Mid-instar indeed, but it's Piezodorus lituratus (Gorse Shieldbug). The speckling over the abdomen combined with the white edge seems to be pretty distinctive.

I'm with Joe, Gorse Shieldbug, cant gauge the size from the photo but I suspect its 3rd instar.

Ashe