whats this ?

hammers07 · « **on:** March 01, 2012, 17:14 »

any ideas - is it a pest ? what does it attack ?

Plot 6B · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2012, 17:20 »

I think it's a Shield Bug but the picture is a bit blurred.

JayG · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2012, 18:00 »

Shield bug +1

Although they are sap-suckers they don't normally cause many problems in this country (yet!)

savbo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2012, 18:06 »

also known as stink bugs as can leave whiffy stuff on your hands...

I rather like them

sav

hammers07 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2012, 20:09 »

i can send you a few in the post LOL!

Herb · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2012, 21:47 »

Just be careful not to crush one - you'll really find out why they're called stink bugs!

Salmo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2012, 10:13 »

I get lots of these on my raspberrys and have to be careful when picking as if you knock them off a fruit they taint it with their stink.

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