This is a non native species and a first for Little Hadham according to the website logging every sighting. Originally from the States it was brought over to Italy and has spread as far as Scotland now.
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| western conifer seed bug |
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| feathered thorn |
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Friday 24 October 2014
Unusual insect
On the staircase last night, the kitten, Colin, came across a hemiptera species crawling up the wall. A large shield bug type thing that promptly sprayed something at the cat which he certainly didn't like! A quick drink and wash and he was fine, but suspect he'll think twice about investigating a western conifer seed bug again.
This is a non native species and a first for Little Hadham according to the website logging every sighting. Originally from the States it was brought over to Italy and has spread as far as Scotland now.
At the trap, a fair selection, with 3 green brindled crescents, a satellite and a red line quaker. However, the final moth was confusing as it had some features that made me think scarce umber whilst retaining all the features of a thorn. Indeed, a very dark feathered thorn. Only my 2nd of the year. A carpet species from a few days ago has now been confirmed as a spruce carpet; a new for the year moth.
This is a non native species and a first for Little Hadham according to the website logging every sighting. Originally from the States it was brought over to Italy and has spread as far as Scotland now.
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