Shield Bug

Graphosoma italicum

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Gardener's Notes:
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philomel

(Zone 8a) | August 2008 | Neutral
These bugs love umbellifer flowers and are abundant between June and October. The bright colouring warns potential predators that they are foul tasting.
b

bonitin

(Zone 8a) | October 2006 | Neutral
Found in a wild garden in big numbers feeding (and mating) on Queen Ann's lace (Belgium, Europe)
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(Geococcyx californianus)
Featured
Primula'Prima Red'
(Primula malacoides)
Pipevine Swallowtail
(Battus philenor)
Greater Roadrunner
(Geococcyx californianus)