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Eurydema oleracea   Bugs on nettles. Shield Bugs (I think) enjoying themselves on a sunny day.  Taken on grass verge beside rape seed crop.  England.,Eurydema oleracea,Geotagged,Late spring,Norfolk,United Kingdom,bugs Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Eurydema oleracea Bugs on nettles.

Shield Bugs (I think) enjoying themselves on a sunny day. Taken on grass verge beside rape seed crop.

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  1. Thank you for the I D. There were quite a few black and white ones but only 3 or 4 red ones. Can you tell me, do they change colour as they grow? Or are they male/ female colours? Posted 5 years ago

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''Eurydema oleracea'' is a species of shield bug in the Pentatomidae family and is commonly known as the rape bug, the crucifer shield bug, the cabbage bug or the brassica bug.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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Uploaded May 10, 2020. Captured in 28 St Michael's Rd, Long Stratton, Norwich NR15 2PH, UK.