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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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