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p.1 #1 · Dead exciting?!

Hi all,

Can you educate me on the sex life of shield bugs?

I took this shot after this couple dropped onto the table in the garden whilst my wife and I were eating our BBQ lamb. Much to my surprise I realised that the bug on the right was dead. I'm guessing this is the male and that he must depart this world but remain "locked on" for some time after mating to make sure that "he's the daddy" - can anyone confirm if this is usual for these little critters?

These are, I think, Hawthorn Shield Bugs from the UK

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Thanks,
Paul.

Jul 01, 2009 at 09:11 PM

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p.1 #2 · Dead exciting?!

Can't confirm--or deny--anything for you, Paul. Lovely shot though.

Kenny

Jul 01, 2009 at 09:38 PM

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p.1 #3 · Dead exciting?!

Cool shot. Pretty colorful for some little critters!

Jul 01, 2009 at 09:49 PM

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p.1 #4 · Dead exciting?!

Lovely capture. Not seen anything like this before!

Jul 02, 2009 at 02:29 AM

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p.1 #5 · Dead exciting?!

Good capture- can only say they do not always die after sex.
Brian V.

Jul 02, 2009 at 05:51 AM

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p.1 #6 · Dead exciting?!

Thanks for the comments! LordV, I am now more intrigued as to what was going on here, seems odd for this to be a random incident!

Jul 02, 2009 at 10:33 PM

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p.1 #7 · Dead exciting?!

Nice find. What a way to go

Jul 02, 2009 at 10:47 PM


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