Latin Etymology: Picromerus (?) bidens ("two teeth")
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Spiked Shieldbug (Picromerus bidens) at Geddington, Northants, UK - August 2026
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 12.13mm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A widely distributed species of shieldbug widely distributed across Eurasia and North Africa where they can be found in various habitats. They are predatory, and will feel upon other insects including leafbugs, beetles, aphid and caterpillars, though they do also feed on sap.
Related Species:
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Pentatomidae
Genus: Picromerus
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
Seen in Geddington
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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