Shield Bugs and other Miridae
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Record shot. Never seen one before, about the size of a large ladybird. On a small marguerite in our garden, Now identified as a shield bug nymph. Thank you to everyone who helped with the I.D.
Fungi of beechwood: The Deer Shield (Pluteus cervinus), I believe, was growing on a decayed beech log entirely covered with moss. The colour of the cap of this common mushroom is typically much lighter resembling the colour of the young deer (hence epithet ‘cervinus’ from the Latin word ‘cervus’ – ‘a deer’; though some say that you need to look at the gills under microscope to see stag-like edges). The cap of this young and probably recently emerged specimen is dark brown, almost black enhanced by wet weather. Pluteus in Latin means ‘screen’ or ‘protective fence’, hence a common name for this genus Shield mushrooms. Lansdown, Bath, BANES, England, U.K.
I try to give ID where possible but often it is not an easy task in the world of fungi without special examination, and I am not a mycologist. So, if you feel that I’m wrong, please do correct.
A colourful 'Hairy (Sloe) Shield bug'.. 'Dolycoris baccarum'..
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I'm working on a series of plants we have in our garden. These do not flower but are the most beautiful ornamental leaves I think I've ever seen. These are called Persian Shield.
Strobist: Flashpoint 360 in 27" soft box.
Green shield bug (Palomena prasina) perched on a leaf.
Odorek zieleniak (Palomena prasina) siedzący na liściu.
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One and All is the motto that represents unity and inclusiveness and reflects the spirit of Cornish people. The fifteen balls (bezants/coins) on the shield is the coat of arms of the Duke of Cornwall. The bird is a chough and is a small, glossy black crow with a long, curved red bill and a symbol of Cornwall. The crown represents the Duchy of Cornwall. The miner and fisherman represent the trades of what once brought Cornwall much wealth.
This keychain holds my keys and reminds me of my Cornish roots day after day.
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Shield bug.
Canon R, Mitutoyo M Plan x5,@ x5.
ISO 200, .30sec.
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X3 Lume cube panels with diffusers.
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209 shots,@ 20um.
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We always see one or two of these in Las Gallinas. The Common Gallinule is very attractive with its deep black body and colorful orangey-red and yellow bill. It inhabits marshes and ponds from Canada to Chile. Vocal and boldly marked with a brilliant red shield over the bill, the species can be quite conspicuous. It sometimes uses its long toes to walk atop floating vegetation. It is often secretive, but can become tame in some areas. Despite loss of habitat in parts of its range, the Common Gallinule remains plentiful and widespread.
While checking my hostas for snails (while engaging in my Gastropod Relocation Programme), I discovered this little Hawthorn Shield bug, Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale, on the underside of one of the leaves. As it was pouring rain, I carefully brought it into the conservatory to photograph. This little critter was more active than I had anticipated, being somewhat annoying by moving around. However, at one point it did stay stationary long enough to allow this 13-shot focus stack. It was returned to the same place in the garden where I had found it when I was finished.
No shield bugs were harmed in the making of this photograph.
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With the temperature starting to rise (15-17°C (59-63°F), the Spring Flowers starting to bloom and some rain (about 18mm or 3/4 inch) over the past 10 days we are starting to see some insect life in the garden.
Green shield bug (Palomena prasina) perched on a leaf.
Odorek zieleniak (Palomena prasina) siedzący na liściu.
Normally by this time of year I would be seeing these bugs and many other insects everywhere. Often for macro this is the best time of year for finding wee beasties. This year however my local spot seems to be lacking. Hopefully next year will be better and this is just a blip. However, speaking to a researcher on the subject it seems there has been a huge decline in insect volume in the past 30 years. I certainly don’t have to clean my car of little splatters anywhere near as often.