Gorse Shieldbugs near the Helford Estuary in Cornwall
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Everywhere we looked on the Gorse and nearby Blackthorn were Gorse Shieldbugs, often in mating pairs. It’s a wonder we aren’t overrun with them! Insight: Gorse Shieldbugs (Piezodorus lituratus) are common throughout the UK wherever their predominant foodplants of Gorse … Read More

Gorse Shieldbug (Piezodorus lituratus) – final instar nymph
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Common name: Gorse Shieldbug Latin name: Piezodorus lituratus Family: Pentatomidae This Photo Location: Hartland Point, North Devon