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Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum

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Hairy Shieldbug Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 19 May 2021, 11:09 p.m. 19 May 2021, 3:45 p.m.
Hairy Shieldbug Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 19 May 2021, 11:09 p.m. 19 May 2021, 3:44 p.m.
Hairy Shieldbug Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 22 Jun 2021, 7:54 p.m. 27 May 2021, 1:37 p.m.
Hairy Shieldbug Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 12 May 2022, 11:11 a.m. 9 May 2022, 3:12 p.m.
Hairy Shieldbug Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 12 May 2022, 11:11 a.m. 9 May 2022, 3:12 p.m.
Hairy Shieldbug Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 12 May 2022, 11:11 a.m. 9 May 2022, 3:12 p.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout England and Wales becoming scarcer into Scotland. Habitat includes: gardens, parks, allotments, cemeteries, hedgerows, scrub, woodland edge etc. Other names include: Sloe Bug. Length: 11 - 12 mm. Blackthorn and other members of the Roasaceae family. Seen all year round. Adult overwinters.