Forest Bugs - Pentatoma rufipes

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Forest Bugs / Red-legged Shieldbugs

Scientific name: Pentatoma rufipes

Size: Approximately 15mm

Distribution: Found throughout the UK.

Months seen: June to October

Food: Tree sap, especially Oak and Alder

Habitat: Wooded areas.

Special features: Forest bugs, also known as Red-legged Shieldbugs, can be distinguished from other shieldbugs by their square shoulders. They look like they're wearing American football player padding. Their bodies are a dark bronze-brown colour with orange legs and antennae. The antennae are about the same length as the body.

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