![A gorse shieldbug standing on a gorse bush. IT's a green shieldbug with red antennae and yellow sides to the abdomen](/sites/default/files/styles/node_hero_default/public/third_light/Gorse%2520Shieldbug%2520%2528Piezodorus%2520lituratus%2529%2520%25284%2529.jpg?h=f5a86943&itok=MUdM4wEB)
Gorse shieldbug © Vaughn Matthews
Gorse shieldbug
Scientific name: Piezodorus lituratus
As the name suggests, this large shieldbug is often found on gorse bushes.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 10-13mmConservation status
Common