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Still Hairy - _TNY_5125

The sloe bug (Dolycoris baccarum) is also known as the hairy shield bug. Looking at this one, you can see that it indeed is hairy - but the real follical explosion takes place when it goes through the nymph stages.

 

Here's a shot of the third instar stage: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53200794417/

 

and here is one of the fouth stage: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/44231606380/

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Uploaded on February 17, 2024
Taken on August 20, 2021