Identification of Shield-bug.

[Danny Davies]

Hi members.
I have a photo of a Shield-bug, protrusions on each side reddish, back green and brown. I might have found the right name for this one.

Thanks Danny.

Hawthorn Shieldbug
Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale
Family: Acanthosomatidae

A distinctive species, although confusion with the smaller and less elongate Birch Shieldbug E. interstinctus is possible. The lateral extensions of the pronotum are larger in A. haemorrhoidale, and are marked with red, while the scutellum is green and the abdomen frequently red-tipped.

Overwinters as an adult, emerging and mating in the spring. The larvae occur May-October, feeding mainly on hawthorn berries, although a range of other deciduous trees are also used, inlcuding oak, hazel and birch. The new generation is complete from August/September or even later; adults may become darker before hibernation.

Common and widespread in mixed woodlands across Britain and Ireland, becoming scarce in Scotland.

What do you think, Danny.

[htcdude]

Any chance of a photo?

Nige

[Johnny81]

As you have stated from British bugs site it could also be Birch Shieldbug E. interstinctus. As Nige said do you have a pic? We have many hemiptera experts here.

[Hedera]

Found your pic in Images - definitely a hawthorn shield bug, I had one earlier this year.

[Danny Davies]

Originally Posted by Danny Davies

Hi members.
I have a photo of a Shield-bug, protrusions on each side reddish, back green and brown. I might have found the right name for this one.

Thanks Danny.

Hawthorn Shieldbug
Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale
Family: Acanthosomatidae

A distinctive species, although confusion with the smaller and less elongate Birch Shieldbug E. interstinctus is possible. The lateral extensions of the pronotum are larger in A. haemorrhoidale, and are marked with red, while the scutellum is green and the abdomen frequently red-tipped.

Overwinters as an adult, emerging and mating in the spring. The larvae occur May-October, feeding mainly on hawthorn berries, although a range of other deciduous trees are also used, inlcuding oak, hazel and birch. The new generation is complete from August/September or even later; adults may become darker before hibernation.

Common and widespread in mixed woodlands across Britain and Ireland, becoming scarce in Scotland.

What do you think, Danny.

I don't see a name to thank, so thank you very much.
I like to photograph our native insects, just started, as you can tell from my photo's on my site, I always try to find a name for insects I photograph, and learn so much about them.
Thank you again, Danny.

[Danny Davies]

Originally Posted by htcdude

Any chance of a photo?

Nige

Hello Nige.

You will find that I have the photo on the site. (Danny Davies). You should find there.

Thank's Nige.

[Danny Davies]

Originally Posted by Johnny81

As you have stated from British bugs site it could also be Birch Shieldbug E. interstinctus. As Nige said do you have a pic? We have many hemiptera experts here.

Thank's John.

The Photo is there on my site. (Danny Davies).

Thank's Danny.