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Red-legged Shieldbug - Pentatoma rufipes

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Red-legged Shieldbug Red-legged Shieldbug - Pentatoma rufipes dylan Keynsham Memorial Park 24 Sep 2022, 5:47 p.m. 6 Jul 2022, 1:05 p.m.
Red-legged Shieldbug Red-legged Shieldbug - Pentatoma rufipes dylan Keynsham Memorial Park 24 Sep 2022, 5:47 p.m. 6 Jul 2022, 1:05 p.m.
Red-legged Shieldbug Red-legged Shieldbug - Pentatoma rufipes dylan Horfield Common 11 Jun 2025, 12:03 a.m. 5 Jun 2025, 9:13 p.m.
Red-legged Shieldbug Red-legged Shieldbug - Pentatoma rufipes dylan Horfield Common 11 Jun 2025, 12:03 a.m. 5 Jun 2025, 9:13 p.m.
Red-legged Shieldbug Red-legged Shieldbug - Pentatoma rufipes dylan Horfield Common 11 Jun 2025, 12:03 a.m. 5 Jun 2025, 9:13 p.m.
Red-legged Shieldbug Red-legged Shieldbug - Pentatoma rufipes dylan Horfield Common 11 Jun 2025, 12:03 a.m. 5 Jun 2025, 9:13 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: woodland, orchards, gardens, allotments, churchyards. Other names include: Forest Bug. Feeds on many deciduous trees including Whitebeams, Oaks, Alder, Hazel, Limes etc. Length: 11 - 14 mm. Adults seen: July to November.

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