Hairy Shieldbug

Dolycoris baccarum

This shieldbug has purple-brown colouration with banded black and white antennae and connexivum. The base colour tends to fade during the winter months. It is covered in long hairs, which is why it is commonly called the 'Hairy Shieldbug.' Adults hibernate over the winter and become active in the spring, often found on plants such as garlic mustard, brambles, and thistles. Also known as the 'Sloe Shieldbug'.