Redfoot - _TNY_1559
The forest bug (Pentatoma rufipes) is also known as the red-legged shield bug, a name that is not only repeated in both English and German, but also in the scientific name. "Rufipes" literally means red feet.
When you see a nymph (ie not the final adult stage) of this species, the name makes little sense. Have a look at this one which is the final instar before literally shedding skin and look like the one above: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51256125864/
Redfoot - _TNY_1559
The forest bug (Pentatoma rufipes) is also known as the red-legged shield bug, a name that is not only repeated in both English and German, but also in the scientific name. "Rufipes" literally means red feet.
When you see a nymph (ie not the final adult stage) of this species, the name makes little sense. Have a look at this one which is the final instar before literally shedding skin and look like the one above: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51256125864/