Elasmostethus interstinctus (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Acanthosomatidae)


On Betula pendula

Length: 8-11.5mm
Egg Nymph Adult
? ? All Year
(Earliest: 22.2)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Wet Forest
Food:
(Polyphagous)

Betulaceae Juices

Crataegus Juices

Sorbus aucuparia Juices

Fagus sylvatica Juices

Quercus robur Juices

Populus tremula Juices

Ilex aquifolium Juices

Picea abies Juices

Juniperus communis Juices
Possible Food:
(Polyphagous)

Salix Juices

British Bugs: Birch Shieldbug Elasmostethus interstinctus
Nature Spot: Birch Shieldbug - Elasmostethus interstinctus
Plant Parasites of Europe: Elasmostethus interstinctus


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