- Wildlife
- Invertebrates
- Bugs
- Spiked Shield Bug
Philip Precey
About
The Spiked Shield Bug is a very impressive animal with a formidable pair of sharp spines on the
How to identify
The Spiked Shield Bug is one of three brown shield bugs with shoulder 'spikes'. Therefore, it is best distinguished by its bright red legs and antennae, as well as its very pointed shoulder spikes.
Where to find it
England and Wales, perhaps spreading into Scotland.
Habitats
When to find it
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Novermber
How can people help
Since the 1930s, we have lost almost half of our woodland to intensive agricultural practices and development, resulting in a dramatic loss of habitat for the creatures that live in dead and decaying wood. But you can help our minibeasts: by simply providing a small pile of logs in your garden, you'll make a refuge for everything from shield bugs to wood wasps, and a hunting ground for small mammals, reptiles and amphibians. To find out more about encouraging wildlife into your garden, visit our Wild About Gardens website: a joint initiative with the RHS, there's plenty of facts and tips to get you started.