oaw[I] - shield bug

I wish that I had had a macro kit with me instead of the point and shoot - these shield bugs are fascinating. This one flew into the car as we were sat eating ice-creams ... moved onto some bushes nearby. When I get hold of a suitable mini-beast guide I'll have a go at an id.

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StoneRoad2013 ^club

I think, from a little bit of research, that this is an example of The Hawthorn Shield Bug, Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale.

11 years ago.

Stormlizard ^club

Yes it is, I photographed one in my garden last year (2012) I have seen many species here and many more in Japan.

11 years ago.

Tractacus ^club

The shape of these reminds me of an F117 Stealth Fighter...

11 years ago.

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