Pentatomidae - Shield Bug

Part of the Pentatomidae superfamily a.k.a Stink Bugs, this little guy was lurking on the seed head of a poppy plant. I was in the middle of photographing my Bees when somehow, I managed to spot it. Probably about 10mm in length and 8 mm in width. Very bold little creature.

I think this is the Hawthorn Shield bug variety amusingly titled Acanthosoma Haemorrhoidal

1/200th @ F8, ISO 100

http://ipc.smugmug.com/Close-Ups-Mac...68_KT2XM-O.jpg

The rest of these images all at 1/200th @ F11, ISO 100

http://ipc.smugmug.com/Close-Ups-Mac...21_FnaxV-O.jpg

http://ipc.smugmug.com/Close-Ups-Mac...29_xyYHJ-O.jpg

http://ipc.smugmug.com/Close-Ups-Mac...82_84qXG-O.jpg

Some back detail

http://ipc.smugmug.com/Close-Ups-Mac...22_iagZ5-O.jpg

And an obligatory splash of colour to finish :)

http://ipc.smugmug.com/Close-Ups-Mac...90_zjVsh-O.jpg

Wow!

The quality of these insect pictures you guys take never ceases to to amaze me.
These are amazing mate!

I love the face on his back :cool2:

Thanks Rikman :)

Now you mention it, I see the face too. Probably a defensive mechanism :)

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Originally Posted by rIKmAN

Wow!

The quality of these insect pictures you guys take never ceases to to amaze me.
These are amazing mate!

I love the face on his back :cool2:

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I agree realy good quality, amazng :great:

not seen many this year, second one for me

Great shots Ian. The blend of green tones work well m8.

Paul.

Thanks again all :)

WOW.loving the 1st shot.lovely colours standing out.

Cheers Wrath :)