Brassica Shieldbug - Eurydema oleracea
Alternative names
Cabbage Bug
Description
Length 6 to 7 mm. Dramatically coloured, the dark metallic green/blue-black ground colour is overlain with red, yellow, creamy white or orange markings.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Larvae may be found May-July on a range of Brassicas including Garlic Mustard and Horse-radish.
When to see it
This bug overwinters as an adult, emerging in the spring.
UK Status
Infrequent but well distributed in southern and central England.
VC55 Status
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015