CREATURE FEATURE
Shield bugs are some of the most commonly encountered garden (or allotment) beasties. Little wonder – just look at how beautiful they are! Shield bugs come in a wide spectrum of jewel-like colours, from kingfisher blues, to emerald greens, to metallic silvers and bronzes, and are fairly slow moving, making them highly noticeable to even the most oblivious gardener. They are also charming creatures with an enviable lifestyle – the day may be spent sap sucking, basking in the sun, or
