Last week whilst working on Skipwith Common NNR, we were
pleased to still see some of our shieldbug species enjoying the last of the
autumn sunshine. A number of Green Shieldbugs were recorded on the birch scrub (first/second photographs),
whilst c25 Gorse Shieldbugs were also recorded, along with a single Birch and
Spiked on bramble. A quick stop off at North Duffield Carrs on the way back
also produced another 6 Spiked Shieldbugs (third photograph) in a small patch of nettles by the
Geoff Smith Hide. At the weekend with temperatures soaring to 20 degrees, no
doubt many more were out enjoying the warm weather - so keep your eyes peeled
on warm sunny days!
However on a day like today, they will no doubt have sought refuge somewhere
dry!
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