Hawthorn Shield Bug
The Hawthorn Shield Bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) lives on trees and shrubs. The specimen shown here was discovered on an elderberry bush. This bug can reach a length of up to 18 millimeters. Adult bugs can be seen from April to October.
Family
Shield bugs (Acanthosomatidae)
Distribution
Europe to Russia
Habitats
Forests, bushes, hedges
Food
Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale sucks plant sap from leaves, shoots and fruits.
Categories: Beetles, Bugs & Cockroaches | Insects