Hairy Shieldbug (Sloe Shieldbug)

Dolycoris baccarum

Description

Body length 10 - 13mm. A purple coloured, hairy shieldbug with the lateral abdominal margins (connexivum) and antennae banded black and white. Becomes dull brown in winter. 

Habitat

Woodland edge and hedgerows. Often on brambles or roses.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread in the south. Less common and coastal further north. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

March to November.

  • Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum - July 4th 2012

  • Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum - June 26th 2011

  • Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum - August 10th 2012

  • Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum - August 25th 2018

  • Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum - April 21st 2019

  • Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum - teneral - July 27th 2020

  • Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum - nymph - August 6th 2012

  • Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum - nymph - October 2nd 2016

  • Hairy Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum - nymph - July 20th 2014