A contribution to Roda’s Critter Connection.
A green shield bug enjoying some rare sunshine in the greenhouse yesterday. These go into hibernation in the late autumn and their colour changes from bright green to bronze. This individual was probably woken from hibernation by the warmth of the sun through the glass today. It was on the same plant as the second picture taken in the summer and almost certainly the same individual.
The Arty Plantsman 
Hey little friend! I so miss my critters! A few more months… Thank you for sharing this cutie! 💚
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You are welcome my friend. Hope you are OK today? I know you had a hard day yesterday.
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I am so sad… I am trying. Yesterday was extremely difficult. I am just such a sensitive critter… I is ok to cry and ok to be sad. I have to give myself some time. The barn just feels so quiet without her. 😢
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I am sure. Hate to think of you being so sad but your sensitivity is one of the things we love you for. Have a big virtual hug sweetie. Dx
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Thanks, Super D! I am still sunny, just a few clouds floating around…😉
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Great photo Darren, showing change and how everything changes and learns to adapt! There’s a whole blog post in that!
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Thank you Marie 🙂
So many blog post topics – so little time 😦
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So true…but maybe on reserve as we say…for some Sunday during the week!
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Good idea 😃. Working really is very inconvenient.
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Agree! Definitely a great post ahead… The Nature of change: from Mother nature to Human????
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I always thought those were stink bugs, or maybe they just look similar. They aren’t dangerous to your plants?
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According to wikipedia, yes they are often called Stink Bugs too! I’ve never seen them do any actual damage so if it is only minor them I am happy to live with it. Vine Weevils get NO mercy!
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Good to hear!
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My mom s house is full of them ,mainly at autumn time and the stink if you step on one is terrible.
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So that is where Stink bug name comes from. Never seen one inside the house though. But then our enormous house spiders would ensure that! Even Molly is wary of them!
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I have never seen them in Ireland,but plenty of spiders here too😱.In Italy are very common may be they like hot summer and then they hibernate inside the houses🤷🏻♀️have a good Wednesday my friend.
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Thank you my friend. Expecting a tough day today so hope your wish comes true for me 🙂
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🤞🏻❤️
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what a cute little critter. you have a good eye
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Thank you Caroline😄😀
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I didn’t realize they changed colors, handsome little critters 🌞 Your greenhouse must be divine in the sunlight! I miss the warmth.
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On a sunny day it is lovely. Especially if I have stayed in bed and do not open the doors and vents until late morning… Michigan sounds far too cold for me!
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Great pics! 🙂 Shieldbugs can take it fairly cold. We see them here in the fall where we live. Very interesting insects!
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Thank you Tom 🙂
I was a bit surprised to see it up and about. Though I saw bumblebees in there in a mild spell in mid December!
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What a great find and never seen one before. Thanks for sharing, I have to get back into it and hope to take a more active approach again, sharing my critters. 🙂
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I have missed you. I do quite understand that you have been troubled of late and also busy at work. I am glad you took some time out if it helped you. 😀❤
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Thank you very much. I try to listen to my body more and respect the sigs it sends me. I no longer push through and kill myself over trivial stuff (not including this blog) and I feel I’m much more intune with the signs around me at this point of my life. I believe we always do the best to our ability at any given time and if we can believe this and acknowledge it, we find a more peaceful place within ourselves.
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That little bug looked familiar and when I read that it’s a stink bug it confirmed my feeling of familiarity. We have stink bugs here and it’s always fun to find one. I don’t see them often so this was a treat.
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Thank you Linda 😀. I rather like them and they even stay still long enough for photography!
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Now I want more! I think you should paint a bug. Yes, that would be very fun.
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Ummm. I have never done that but really like the idea. 😍
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Do it! Do it! Do it! One of a bug and then one showing a plant with a bug on it for extra credit!
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OK 😀😀
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Yay! I love it when my demands…er suggestions work. 😉
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Beautiful pics, Darren. Lovely critter. Like the second photo a lot. Green on green. Very nice camouflage. You did capture it well with your keen eyes. Bad hearing you say but good vision!
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Thank you Dominique. They are very well camouflaged aren’t they? I do wear glasses for distance but close up things like this are easy for me to spot. Years of wildlife holidays and walks trained me well!
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I find it fascinating that by changing colors or appearance, some animals are able to blend completely into their environment and escape the eyes of their predators or their prey. Beautiful pic, Darren.
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Great shot of that cute little critter😍😍😍💛
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Thank you Martina 🙂 🙂
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So intricate aren’t they? Love your photos.
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Thank you again😊💕
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