a couple of bugs, err, getting intimate

[foxbat]

I'm not really sure but I'm guessing that these two bugs are mating. If anyone can confirm what they are and what they're up to I'd be grateful!

Sigma 105mm macro, f/5.6 1/500s.
http://www.aprd31.dsl.pipex.com/nature/bugs1.jpg

[Penance]

We call them'Shield Bugs' here, little things bight aswell!

Can be sure what they are up to, but could make a wild guess..........

[cjm]

LOL funny :)

[BlueTit]

Yes, Green Shield Bug or Palomena Prasina and thanx to the same book that told me that, I can tell you that they hibernate until May and the young aappear in September, so I guess your right they must be mating. They mainly feed on Hazel. Excellent photo.

[foxbat]

Yes, Green Shield Bug or Palomena Prasina and thanx to the same book that told me that, I can tell you that they hibernate until May and the young aappear in September, so I guess your right they must be mating. They mainly feed on Hazel. Excellent photo.Thanks BueTit, now I at least know what I'm looking at. Well camouflaged aren't they?

[sixshot]

Neat bugs having a bit of fun. They are well camouflaged. Great shot.

[TammieO]

Green Shield Bugs, also known as Stink Bugs because they stink if you squish them (so I'm told...I haven't tried it). BTW, cool photo of the pair.