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Shieldbug identification: 10 common UK shieldbugs
Amy Lewis • 14 May 2021
There are a number of shieldbug species in the UK, characterised by their flat, often triangular bodies and distinctive, shield-like shapes on their backs. Learn to tell which is which with our quick and easy guide to some of Britain's most familiar types.
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