Shieldbugs
Here are two shieldbugs from our species lists: a hairy shieldbug (Dolycoris baccarum) and a cabbage shieldbug (Eurydema oleracea). Both were spotted last year in the heritage orchard.
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The year’s finds
This year, 2023, was a good year for our species lists, particularly the invertebrates list.
Continue reading “The year’s finds”Two new species
Ian’s on a roll: two more insects for our invertebrates list, a marsh damsel bug (Nabis limbatus) and a dock bug (Coreus marginatus).
[1] marsh damsel bug [2] dock bug [header image] marsh damsel bug on fleabane by Ian Bushell
Shieldbugs
Up in the heritage orchard, near the allotments, Ian Bushell has found two new species of bug for our lists: a hairy shieldbug (Dolycoris baccarum) and a cabbage shieldbug (Eurydema oleracea).
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Southwick Country Park Nature Reserve 