AlphabetPhoto: S is for Shield Bug

shield bug

Alternative name for a shield bug is stink bug. When threatened, some of the species emit a stink. My children love spotting these little insects. This one was outside the kitchen door. One of the advantages of photographing the bug was that we could magnify it at our leisure, without stressing it.

As we looked at the markings, we discussed the ridges, especially the brown part. It reminded us of fingerprints. I wonder if they are as unique to the individual bug as fingerprints are among humans.

It’s Wednesday, so joining in with Podcast’s #AlphabetPhoto. My S is for Shield bug.

10 comments

    1. Not sure if this type produce much of a stink, if any. Probably more akin to the bitter substance of a ladybird. North America seems to have the real stinkers!

  1. We have those… and we call them stink bugs because they really do smell awful…
    Really only if you touch them, but there is nothing except time (lots of it) that gets
    rid of the smell on your fingers.

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