| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Insect that emits noxious smells in self-defence (5,3) | ||
| A shield-shaped insect emitting a pungent spray | The Times Specialist Sunday | 26 May 2024 |
| Links up over wire to capture unpleasant insect | The Guardian Cryptic | 04 Jan 2023 |
| Smelly, shield-shaped pest | Universal | 24 Aug 2020 |
| A humming insect? | The Telegraph Toughie | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Agricultural pest | ||
| Hemipterous insect | ||
| Malodorous pest |