not another shield bug

[mikbone]

 

[wobe]

Nice closeups.

 

[jeffashman]

Very nice!

 

[mikbone]

has anyone got any idea about the appendages sticking down, I assume they are used for feeding?

 

[Jeff15]

Good shots....

 

[jeffashman]

has anyone got any idea about the appendages sticking down, I assume they are used for feeding?

I think you are right, a probiscis used to pierce a plant to get at the plant juices.

 

[slat]

Nice shots.

 

[William Baroo]

I like these because this thing looks like it has a personality. The nature of the shots brings it out. Hard to see it as just a bug.