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Eurydema ornata Family: Pentatomidae Species of Eurydema are dramatically coloured, usually red and black bugs, but often with other colour morphs. E. ornatum can be distinguished from E. oleracea and E. dominulus by its larger size and exact patterning, although there is some variation in the arrangement of coloured and black patches. E. ornatum can also appear with the red patches coloured white and yellow-green. A relatively recent arrival in the UK, but now established in the Channel Isles, and in Dorset and Hampshire; it may also appear at other places in south England. It spends the winter as an adult and feeds on crucifers, including cress, radish and cabbages. Compare E. dominulus, E. oleracea Adult: all year Length 7-9 mm
	Adult: ©Steve Covey
Adult: Jersey ©Simon Robson	Adult: Dorset (August 2008) ©George Dunkling
Adults : ©Steve Gill