Pentatomidae - Shield Bug

[dpSparhawk]

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



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







Some back detail



And an obligatory splash of colour to finish

[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

[dpSparhawk]

Thanks Rikman

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

[Top Cat]

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

I agree realy good quality, amazng

[peterc4]

not seen many this year, second one for me

[Bilbo_baggin]

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

Paul.

[dpSparhawk]

Thanks again all

[WRATH OF BOD]

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

[dpSparhawk]

Cheers Wrath