What’s that purple bug?
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Several Sloe Bug, a type of shieldbug, were seen in a hedgerow near Rosemullion Head by the Helford River in Cornwall. These were mating whilst another appeared incredibly busy but seemed to lack any purposeful strategy – see the “Sloe … Read More

Shieldbug: Sloe Bug (Dolycoris baccarum) – nymph
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Common name: Sloe Bug Latin name: Dolycoris baccarum Family: Pentatomidae This Photo Date: 23 July Location: The Lizard, Cornwall