Hirsute bug

An eye-catchingly bright shieldbug wandering across foliage in gardens, parks or woodlands this month may well be a Hairy Shieldbug. The combination of purplish-brown and green coloration is distinctive, as are the black-and-white stripes adorning the abdomen sides and antennae. Scrutinise the bug carefully to discern the hairs enshrined in this insect’s name.