The Best lapel badge ever....

[MJ224]

Taken by Emma with the TG-5...

[Isac]

Just needs a brooch pin and you can wear it proudly. It would be an interesting talking point.
Your "stink Bug" is the Asopinae stink bug.
Bit of Trivia for you:
Common among the stink bug families. Luckily, these ones, instead of sucking the life out of plants, they kill other pests that attack crops. Often used as biological control agents. They’re effective against all kinds of crop pests. That includes the dangerous Pentatomids. The Pentatomids contain some of the most destructive agricultural pests worldwide.

Good detail and lovely photo of a true hero in the bug world.

[HansE]

Have not seen one here, been hanging out for the Ladybugs to eat some of the Aphids on the roses

[MJ224]

OK, we call it a dock bug...

[Isac]

That's unusual. Why a "dock" bug. Do they hang around the docks?

[MJ224]

No, I assume the Dock refers to the dock plant. But see them on Bramble as well as dock..Its Ducks that hand around docks...

[Isac]

That plant is used for relieving pain from bites and stings from other bugs.

[Isac]

I though I'd make you a gold Stink Bug lapel pin to show them you care.

[MJ224]

Aaah, thank-you Isac......

[Isac]

Wear it with pride to show you care about our precious bugs.

[David_MC]

Nice shot Mark.

[MJ224]

Thank-you David...

[wigz]

Interesting shot Mark although I don't think I'd want it on my lapel. Isac's jewel version would be better.

[MJ224]

Yep. The real thing is hard to beat, but may well have unintended consequences....